Shamar Bibbins

Shamar Amirah Bibbins is committed to empowering individuals to thrive and live their best lives. She is guided by a deep passion for social, environmental, and economic justice for underrepresented communities.

Shamar was born and raised in Detroit, MI to parents who were both educators and who were deeply rooted in their cultural consciousness. In addition to placing a high value on family, faith, and education, it was instilled in Shamar and her siblings early on that service to others is a way of life – a part of how you show up in the world.

Shamar's engagement in environmental issues spans nearly 20 years. Currently, she serves as a program officer for The Kresge Foundation's Environment Program. Prior to Kresge, Shamar was the Director of National Partnerships at Green For All, a national non-profit dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty, where she served for nearly five years.

At her alma mater Vassar College, Shamar engaged in extensive fieldwork in the environmental space. She received distinction on her senior thesis, Race, Class and Environmental Justice, and took her environmental work internationally under the auspices of a Fulbright Fellowship to Japan.

Shamar returned to the States and began her professional career with the National Basketball Association (NBA) where she worked in public relations and international television for three years. Following the NBA, Shamar studied theatre in New York City and eventually transitioned to Los Angeles where she was talent in several independent films and numerous national and regional television commercials for companies such as: Home Depot, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Pepsi Co. and JP Morgan Chase.

Shamar is committed to empowering young women and has spent years serving youth nationally. She has developed creative writing workshops, taught yoga, and implemented tutorial programs. She has also spent several years serving homeless men and women through arts and innovation.

Deeply committed to health and wellness, Shamar pens a blog entitled: She’s A Keeper: Reflections on Health, Wellness and Living Happier! Shamar has practiced yoga most of her life; she is an avid runner; and enjoys hiking, biking, and listening to live music.