Heather Gersten  

About Heather Gersten 

Heather Gersten (Perry) grew up in New Rochelle, New York, and has a diverse background in broadcasting. She worked as a News, Traffic, and Hollywood Reporter for various radio stations in the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State Area, including a notable role as Danny Bonaduce’s sidekick in NYC. This year (2021) marks Heather’s 18th year with Lite 105, where she serves as the Assistant Program Director and Imaging Director. She also co-hosts the “Wicked Awesome 80’s Show” every Saturday night on Lite 105.

Heather is married to a firefighter from Waltham, MA, and they have three children and a rescue Lab named Gus. They recently added a Black Lab Mix named Jett to their family. In her spare time, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, dining out, crafting, and supporting her high school-aged kids in their hockey, lacrosse, and show choir activities. She is also actively involved in supporting several local charities, including the RISPCA, Mentor RI, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and The Tomorrow Fund.