Gerard Senehi

Gerard, an Amherst College graduate, began his career teaching science and art, viewing them as vehicles for curiosity and creativity. His work with at-risk youth as a social worker led him to pursue a master's in education, believing that education could better support students' life foundations. Driven by life's big questions, Gerard developed a career as a mystery show entertainer, inspiring curiosity in audiences worldwide. He reached the top of his field, performing for world leaders and Fortune 500 CEOs, and appearing on CNN and Fox News. In 2013, Gerard and his wife Francesca Rusciani founded the nonprofit Open Future Institute and The QUESTion Project, aimed at empowering youth. He is the recipient of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.