Gerry Langan

Gerry Langan, headshot, asian woman, in black shirt, jeans

Gerry Langan, She/her/hers

Health Advocacy Speaker & Patient Advocate, USA

Gerry Langan is a PAH and congestive heart failure patient advocate, speaker, content creator, and host of the Rarely Typical podcast. Diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension in 2018 after months of medical gaslighting, Gerry transformed her experience into a platform that helps patients feel seen, find their voices, and advocate for themselves. With more than 100,000 followers across platforms, she uses storytelling and digital media to raise awareness of rare and chronic conditions and bring authentic patient perspectives into conversations where decisions are made. Gerry has spoken at national rare disease conferences and the National Health Council’s Patient Engagement Summit in Washington, D.C. She has also worked with nonprofits, legislators, and pharmaceutical companies to advance meaningful patient engagement. Her advocacy has made PAH more visible while reminding patients that their experiences and expertise matter. Gerry is the 2023 recipient of the Advocacy Trailblazer Award from Health Union and FiercePharma and was named a Top 10 Chronic Illness Influencer for 2025 and 2026 by FeedSpot. Her mission is to make PAH a household name and ensure no patient feels alone.