Claire Gibbons
Executive Director of Power:Ed
- Role
- Executive Director at Power Ed
- Location
- Columbia, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Claire Gibbons
Claire Gibbons is a dedicated leader with 25+ years of experience guiding communications,…
Experience
Executive Director
Jun 2022 — Present · Columbia, SC, US
Founded in 2019, Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, is dedicated to creating opportunities for South Carolina’s youth and adults by supporting low-income, minority, and first-generation students; improving access to college and degree completion; and creating pathways to quality workforce opportunities. Organizations serving middle school through post-college talent who are interested in applying for a grant or partnering with Power:Ed, should visit Grants are administered quarterly. In FY2024-25, Power:Ed will invest in South Carolina higher education and workforce development organizations to address gaps, boost career readiness, and ensure a pipeline of skilled talent for the Palmetto state.As Power:Ed\'s Executive Director, Claire oversees all outreach, grant, and partnership operations. Her goal is to build a statewide network of collaborative partners aligned in making a transformative impact on SC students’ lives and career opportunities. She is passionate about reducing economic barriers/inequities and boosting educational and economic mobility for talent across South Carolina, particularly those in rural and underserved communities.
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA, Political Science and Psychology
The George Washington University
MA, Political Management
1997 — 1999
Skills
- Newsletters
- Strategic Planning
- Nonprofits
- Strategy
- Program Management
- Strategic Communications
- Public Relations
- Press Releases
- Media Relations
- Community Relations
- Marketing
- Management
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Planning
- Social Media
- Writing
- Leadership
- Issues Management
- Event Management
- Crisis Communications
- Communications Strategy
- Budgets
- Community Development
- Corporate Communications
- Public Speaking
- Social Networking
- Advertising
- Marketing Communications
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