Akimi Gibson

Akimi Gibson is an accomplished product development and educational publishing executive with expertise in conceptualizing, developing, and marketing educational resources, media, and services for children, teachers, families, and community-based organizations. She has deep expertise in child development and early chilhdood education, with a particular emphasis on underserved populations. She is skilled in articulating a programmatic view across platforms that include family supports, learning supports for children, and professional learning for educators (preservice, inservice, informal learning environments). She has been noted for her ability to translate research into practice and practice back into research, and has demonstrated strength in leadership, innovation, and implementation of best practices.

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