Kelli Gibson

Kelli Gibson is a seasoned professional in the field of historic preservation with extensive experience in grant management and planning. Currently serving as Senior Manager for the National Grants Program and Easement Program at the National Trust for Historic Preservation since February 2021, Kelli previously held the position of Planner at the City of Franklin, Tennessee, and worked as an Architectural Historian with TRC Companies, Inc. Kelli's academic background includes a Master of Arts in Public/Applied History with a focus on Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additional educational experience includes participation in the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts Summer Institute and a study period at The University of Manchester.