Debra Gibbs

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.

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)

Early life and education

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

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

1. "2016-2020 Mississippi Blue Book | Michael Watson Secretary of state". www.sos.ms.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
2. "Debra Gibbs". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. from the original on 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
3. Dreher, Arielle. "Debra Gibbs: 'I've Been a Leader'". www.jacksonfreepress.com. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
4. "Debra Gibbs". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
5. Mennefield, Marie. "Two new judges join Hinds County bench". WJTV. Hinds County, Miss.: Nexstar Media Inc. Retrieved April 25, 2023.