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Rekaya Gibson |
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Writer • Speaker• Consultant • Researcher |
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Biography |
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Rekaya Gibson is a writer, speaker, consultant and researcher. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, she was pursuing a doctorate in Political Science. Miss Gibson has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Affairs with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Indiana University. Miss Gibson has spent nine years working in the violence prevention and substance abuse prevention fields. Throughout her tenure, she has partnered or collaborated with numerous organizations on various projects such as workshops, special events and writing and assisting with grant proposals. Miss Gibson has obtained over $500,000 in grant funding and provided more than 200 grant resources to colleagues and friends. Furthermore, she has created grant applications and reviewed approximately 100 grant proposals. As an Adjunct Faculty member, Miss Gibson taught “Learning and Working Skills” at a local community college. This enhanced her expertise in conducting workshops on collaboration and anti-violence. In her spare time, Miss Gibson enjoys participating in philanthropic activities and freelance writing. She is a proud native of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Currently, Miss Gibson is happy to call Las Vegas, Nevada her home.
Articles“Hone Your Study Skills,” Desert Saints Magazine, 2006. “DMC’s (Destination Management Companies) ,” Cabo Living Magazine, 2006.pp. 18-24. Spring 2006. “Conducting a Job Search in Las Vegas,” Relocating in Las Vegas Magazine, 2005.p. 46. Spring, Summer/Fall and Winter 2005. “Thank You,” The Times-Picayune, p. A1, August 29, 2007. “Distinctive Neighborhoods: Historic Maplewood,” Relocating in Saint Louis, pp. 46-53. Winter 2007. “Columbia Missouri is Tiger Country,” Lake of the Ozarks Second Home Living Magazine, pp. 86 – 97. Spring/Summer 2007. “Heavy Metal Kitchen Appliances are Becoming Works of Art,” Lake of the Ozarks Second Home Living Magazine, pp. 60-1. Spring/Summer 2007. “Lights, Camera, Action,” The Dollar Stretcher Newsletter, p. 13. June 2007, Vol. 10, issue 6. “Movie-Savings Strategies for Movie Goers,” The Dallas Morning News, December 13, 2006. (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/classifieds/news/classifieds/stories/121306class_dollarstretcherstory1.66a6c47.html)
BooksWow Them with Your Grant Proposal, Gibson Girl Publishing Co., 2006. www.grantsgaloreandmore.com The Food Temptress, Xpress Yourself Publishing Company, 2009. www.foodtemptress.com
Special Reports“37 Grant Opportunities at Your Fingertips,” Gibson Girl Publishing Co., 2006. www.grantsgaloreandmore.com “10 Tips for Youth Grant Writers,” Gibson Girl Publishing Company, 2006. www.grantsgaloreandmore.com “Get Your Money Back! Casino Grant Opportunities,” Gibson Girl Publishing Co., 2006. www.grantsgaloreandmore.com.
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