Bio
Amy Cole-Gibbons is the senior director for grants and contracts. In this role, she works with all departments to develop partnerships with grantees and consultants and coordinates with teams on proposals and grants to NTI. Amy is a member of NTI’s DEI Task Force addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues for the organization and within the international security community. She is also the primary representative for Import and Export Control matters at NTI.
Amy holds special regard for human services. With over 20 years serving in non-profit management roles, she began her career conducting assessments for children with disabilities and high-risk youth research for University of Connecticut’s Health Center. She developed life skills curricula for at-risk populations in Connecticut and moved into teaching science and math and therapeutic recreation and developing community engagement skills for older adults. She joined NTI in 2012 with expertise in grant and program management, cultural competency, developing community partnerships, outreach and needs assessment.
Amy has served on a number of boards which work to enhance the quality of life, especially for underserved populations. She’s worked with foreign governments, local elected officials and a vast number of organizations to partner on projects that help people thrive in a safer, healthier manner.
She holds a B.S. in psychology from the University of Connecticut and a number of professional certifications to support and enhance the quality of life for all individuals.