EUGENE L. GIBSON, SR., Ph.D.
Dr. Geno is the Senior Pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Columbus OH. He holds the following degrees: Bachelor of Theology, Master of Arts in Religion/Urban Ministries, Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy in African American and Black Sacred Rhetoric.
Dr. Gibson is the Associate Professor of Homiletics at Methodist Theological Seminary of Ohio, an Adjunct Professor in the Preaching and Worship Department at McCormick Theological Seminary (Chicago). and is also a visiting Professor at both United Theological (Dayton, OH) and Christian Theological Seminary (Indiana).​ Dr. Gibson is also a 2012 inductee into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College and a 2 time honoree of Who's Who in Black Columbus.
Dr. Gibson is a lover of people and enjoys family, movies, reading, vacationing, and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Dr. Gibson is married to his wife Shakitha and they share 4 children, Trinity, Taylor, Jaden, and Kyndall.
"The tongue has the
power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit." Proverbs 18:21
SHAKITHA BOONE GIBSON
Shakitha Boone Gibson, is a wife, mother, career woman, business executive, believer and thought leader. A native of Memphis, TN, she attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
​With 25 years of progressive HR leadership in Fortune 500 companies, Shakitha is currently the Head of Inclusion at ABB, Inc. and a seasoned executive known for transforming workplace cultures, developing high-performing teams, and equipping leaders to thrive in today’s ever-evolving business landscape. Her deep expertise spans across organizational strategy, talent development, performance management, and executive coaching. Her coaching style is both insightful and results-driven, helping professionals clarify their goals, amplify their strengths, and advance in their careers with confidence and authenticity.
In addition to her corporate leadership, Shakitha is also the Founder of S.H.E. (Safe. Healed. Empowered.) Weekend, a sisterhood conference where women find safe spaces to explore healing and become empowered to walk boldly in their purpose.
Whether coaching executives, mentoring emerging leaders, or facilitating dynamic workshops for women, she brings a rare blend of love, wisdom, warmth, and business acumen to every space she enters. She is married to Eugene L. Gibson, Jr., PhD and they share 4 amazing children.
