Debra Gibbs
Debra Gibbs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
| In office October 14, 2016 – December 29, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kimberly Campbell Buck |
| Succeeded by | Justis Gibbs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Southern Mississippi (BS) Mississippi College (MBA, JD) |
Debra Hendricks Gibbs[1] is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 72nd district from 2016 to 2022.
Early life and education
[edit]Gibbs was born in Gulfport, Mississippi. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Business Administration from Mississippi College, and a Juris Doctor from the Mississippi College School of Law.[2]
Career
[edit]After earning her undergraduate degree, Gibbs worked for Entergy. From 1984 to 1989, Gibbs worked as the director of the Jackson State University Center of Development. From 1989 to 1996, she was the director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services for accounting and finance. After leaving government, Gibbs worked as an attorney.[3] From 2010 to 2015, she was a member of the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission. Gibbs was then elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives and assumed office on October 14, 2016. Gibbs served as the vice chair of the House Tourism Committee.[4] Gibbs resigned from the chamber to assume a judicial appointment.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "2016-2020 Mississippi Blue Book | Michael Watson Secretary of state". www.sos.ms.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
- ^ "Debra Gibbs". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Archived from the original on 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ Dreher, Arielle. "Debra Gibbs: 'I've Been a Leader'". www.jacksonfreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ "Debra Gibbs". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ Mennefield, Marie (29 December 2022). "Two new judges join Hinds County bench". WJTV. Hinds County, Miss.: Nexstar Media Inc. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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