Dr. Amicitia (Cita) Maloon-Gibson
Public Speaker and Life Coach in the United States
Dr. Amicitia (Cita) Maloon-Gibson is an executive consultant, speaker (National Speaker Association), author, certified mediator and life coach. She established MGAA-Professional Development Institute (PDI) to help others develop strategies for mastering business, careers, life and relationships. Known as “The Empowerment Doc,” Dr. Gibson shares effective strategies for leadership and empowerment through her keynotes, seminars, Leadership Academy, Advanced Leadership Masterminds and Retreats.
Dr. Gibson’s audience is diverse and includes a spectrum of clients in North America and abroad including Society of Human Resources, Federal Executive Boards, Department of Defense Agencies and Professional Development Institutes of higher learning. Dr. Cita is an active member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). She serves on local and corporate boards.
She has been featured in local, national, global professional and federal magazines and media. Dr. Gibson was a cast member of the TV Reality series "The Keynote."
Dr. Cita is a renowned global and international author of several books; she has co-authored 11 books with the Professional Woman Network. Her most recent bestseller is "Growing and Empowering Future Leaders Now!"
Describing herself as a student for life, Dr. Gibson holds advanced degrees and training in Management, Leadership, Human Resources Development, Mental Health and Social Psychology (Ph.D.)
Dr. Cita is a decorated veteran with 29 years of Honorable and Distinguished service, started as a Private and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army-Department of Defense: Army-Corps of Engineers.
Dr. Gibson has received numerous military, community and civic awards for distinction in leadership and community service and she was the first woman in the military to receive the Woman of Color National Award for Leadership & Service.
Dr. Cita is a philanthropist and passionate about giving back to the community, especially in the areas of youth education (STEAM program), feeding the homeless and supporting disabled veterans.
“Never look down on man or woman unless you are picking them up. She credits her Faith, Family and working hard for her success. God is my power and source