Global Education and Research Alliance (GERA), Inc. is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization committed to supporting students and young professionals in their pursuit of excellence in academia, industry, and the arts by providing specialized life-mapping services. Through the use of mentor-based programs, GERA is committed to build a new generation of entrepreneurial and academic leaders – young men and women possessed of the training and confidence necessary for building a better tomorrow. GERA’s six pillars are: 1. Promotion of Literacy and Academics 2. Advancement of Research and Knowledge 3. Encouragement of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 4. Talent Discovery and Development 5. Enhancing Multicultural Acceptance 6. General Student Support The headquarters is located in Washington, DC with affiliate offices in NJ, NY, CA, and the Republic of Armenia. GERA currently has 24 unique and innovative programs to offer its members and has partnered with leading companies and organizations to help in its cause. GERA focuses its attention on a wide range of interconnected issues such as drop-out rate reduction and financial literacy, serving as liaison between international students and educational institutions. Members have a chance to dramatically increase their knowledge and skills through exposure to various resources and personalized programs, all of which are designed to maximize their potential in an ever changing, highly competitive, global society.