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Kimberly Gibson

Industrial Base Integration Director

Kimberly serves as the Industrial Base Integration Director at America Makes, where she plays a critical role in expanding and strengthening the additive manufacturing (AM) network. In this position, she leads efforts to grow membership, cultivate strategic partnerships, and increase awareness of the Institute’s mission. Kimberly actively engages with government stakeholders, industry leaders, and the broader AM community to convene the industrial base landscape and drive meaningful collaboration.

Since stepping into the role in 2021, Kimberly has worked closely with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology (OSD ManTech) Office and the Government Program Management team to ensure that America Makes aligns with the broader mission of the Department of Defense (DoD). Her work directly supports the Institute’s goal of driving value for and from its members while maturing the U.S. AM infrastructure.

Kimberly brings a deep passion for additive and advanced manufacturing technologies, coupled with extensive experience in network building, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications. Her relationship with America Makes began well before her current role. She was honored with the America Makes Ambassador Award for her leadership during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. While at IC3D, a member organization, she played a pivotal role in the development and distribution of 3D-printed personal protective equipment (PPE).

Prior to joining America Makes, Kimberly served as the Communications Director at Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow (LIFT), where she further honed her expertise in industry engagement and public-private partnerships. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kimberly is deeply committed to community service. She is on the board of a charter school network in inner-city Columbus that focuses on dropout recovery and integrates career and technical education. Additionally, through her work with IC3D, she led the groundbreaking launch of the first-ever 3D-printed Toys for Tots initiative in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, delivering over 100,000 toys to children in need each year.