Kirsten Skala Gibboni

Kirsten Skala Gibboni has diverse work experience in various industries, starting in 2010. Kirsten is currently the Director of Community and Government Relations at Nuffer, Smith, Tucker Public Relations, a position they have held since July 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Novozymes for six years, where they held multiple roles. From October 2020 to July 2022, they served as a Special Project Manager, providing direct support to the President of North America and the Vice President of Agriculture and Industrial Biosolutions. Kirsten led cross-functional projects and supported the North America Regional Leadership Team. From October 2019 to October 2020, Kirsten was a Public Affairs Associate at Novozymes, specializing in strategic communication for various industries, including agriculture, biotechnology, sustainable chemistry, and biofuels. Kirsten led the employee advocacy program and leveraged external stakeholders to influence policy decisions. From October 2016 to October 2019, they worked as an External Engagement Specialist, engaging with stakeholders and creating social media content for advocacy purposes. Before Novozymes, Kirsten briefly served as a Board Member and Individual Memberships Director at the Women's Energy Network DC in June 2018. Prior to that, they worked at Clean Fuels Alliance America as a Public Affairs and Communications Associate from June 2014 to September 2016. Kirsten also worked as a Staff Assistant from January 2013 and June 2014. Kirsten began their career as a Press Intern for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in September 2012 and completed an internship with Congressman Bob Filner in August 2011. In 2010, they briefly worked as an International Relations Office Associate at the World Trade Center/San Diego.

Kirsten Skala Gibboni completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Affairs at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2008 to 2012. In 2010, they also briefly attended Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic as part of the American Institute for Foreign Studies program, focusing on International Economics, Relations, and Affairs.