Kim Gibson accepted the position as Executive Director of Disability LINK and moved to Georgia from Texas in August 2013. She previously served as executive director at two other centers for independent living where she gained knowledge to expand programs with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Kim has received numerous nominations and awards for her disability work including the 2014 National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) “Women’s Caucus Hall of Fame Award.” The award was given for her mentorship to other women in the world of disabilities. She serves as a board member for the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), NCIL, and the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia. Kim also serves as a peer mentor through the IL-NET’s CIL-to-CIL Peer Mentor Program.
Kim Gibson accepted the position as Executive Director of Disability LINK and moved to Georgia from Texas in August 2013. She previously served as executive director at two other centers for independent living where she gained knowledge to expand programs with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Kim has received numerous nominations and awards for her disability work including the 2014 National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) “Women’s Caucus Hall of Fame Award.” The award was given for her mentorship to other women in the world of disabilities. She serves as a board member for the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), NCIL, and the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia. Kim also serves as a peer mentor through the IL-NET’s CIL-to-CIL Peer Mentor Program, managed by APRIL.