Dr. Faith Gibson Hubbard is a passionate advocate, educator, public policy and engagement expert, strategist, community organizer and connector! She is the CEO and Principal of FGH Consulting LLC – a consulting firm focused on leveraging the power of relationships, storytelling, and positioning organizations to be highly effective, create a lasting impact, and to be at their very best! In addition to her consulting work, she serves as the Senior Advisor for Parents Amplifying Voices in Education (PAVE).
On September 29, 2021, Dr. Gibson Hubbard announced her candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Council for the District of Columbia. Over the course of ten months, she was able to strategically build and manage a successful campaign, galvanizing volunteer and community member support. Dr. Gibson Hubbard’s campaign led to thousands of Ward 5 DC residents casting their ballots in support of her candidacy, resulting in a strong showing as a first time candidate and coming in second place in the election. This experience in some aspects built and in other aspects further cemented a large, durable and diverse network of District residents that seek to continue to work with her as a respected leader in the city.
Previously Dr. Gibson Hubbard served as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs and as the first Executive Director of Thrive by Five DC, leading efforts to improve outcomes in perinatal health and early learning and development in the District of Columbia. Prior to Thrive by Five DC, she served as the first Chief Student Advocate for DC, establishing the DC Office of the Student Advocate; and she also served as the interim Ombudsman for Public Education, leading the work of the DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education.
Currently, Dr. Gibson Hubbard serves on several boards focused on community schools, perinatal health and ending domestic violence against Black women. She is an alumna of Education Pioneers, the PIE Network’s Leadership Institute, and member of Education Leaders of Color. Additionally, she is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; The Links Inc.; and Jack & Jill of America, Inc. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration & Public Affairs from Virginia Tech; a Master of Public Administration from Old Dominion University; and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Public Relations from Georgia State University. Dr. Gibson Hubbard is a proud DC resident who lives in Ward 5 with her husband and two children.
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