Ida Gibson

Ida Gibson, PhD, currently serves as the Director of Culture & Community Engagement at Catholic Health, having previously held positions as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Grants Management. With extensive experience in diversity and inclusion roles, Ida has worked at Meta as a Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner and at Tesla as a Senior Diversity & Inclusion Business Partner. In academia, Ida has taught Public Administration courses as an Adjunct Professor at Hilbert College and the University at Buffalo. Additional roles include Chief Diversity Officer at Daemen College and Director of Grants Management for the Government of the District of Columbia, highlighting a strong background in fostering inclusive environments and managing large teams. Ida's educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Administration focused on Diversity & Inclusion from Jackson State University, a Master's in Public Administration from Savannah State University, and a Bachelor's in Speech Communication and Public Relations from The University of Georgia.