Our Team

Kimberly Gibson
America Makes Ecosystem Director
Kimberly became the Ecosystem Director at America Makes in 2021, but her connection with the Institute began much earlier. As an Ambassador Award recipient of America Makes, she played a pivotal role in advancing 3D-printed personal protective equipment (PPE) during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic while working at IC3D, a member organization of the Institute.
Before her tenure at America Makes, Kimberly served as the Communications Director at Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow (LIFT).
In addition to her professional achievements, Kimberly is dedicated to her community. In her free time, she is actively involved in her community, serving on the board of a charter school network in inner-city Columbus focused on dropout recovery programs that incorporate career and technical education. Additionally, through her work with IC3D, she spearheaded the first-ever 3D-printed Toys for Tots initiative in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, successfully delivering 18,000 toys to children in need in 2020.