Ida Gibson

About Ida Gibson

Dr. Ida Gibson currently serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Catholic Health. Prior to joining Catholic Health, Ida worked at Meta and Tesla as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Partners. She also served as the inaugural Chief Diversity Officer at Daemen College in Amherst, NY. Dr. Gibson has a storied background in public administration having worked in the District of Columbia Government and the City of Richmond,VA.A native of LaGrange, Ga, Gibson earned a doctorate in higher education administration from Jackson State University, a master’s degree in public administration from Savannah State University, and a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Georgia.Her research interests and areas of teaching are in talent management, diversity initiatives, cultural competency, equity and access in public policy, and minority women in politics.

Experience

1. Director of Culture & Community Engagement

   Catholic Health

   Jun 2025 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

Education

• Savannah State University

  Master of Public Administration, Public Administration: Public Policy

• Jackson State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership & Administration- Concentrating in Diversity & Inclusion

• The University of Georgia

  BA of Arts and Sciences, Speech Communication and Public Relations