Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Amicitia Maloon-Gibson: Among 30 Audacious Women Shaping 2026
By Darasimi KIkelomo
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Amicitia Maloon-Gibson shares her journey from the U.S. Virgin Islands to global executive leadership in GLEBM’s International Women’s Day 2026 special edition.
When Dr. Amicitia Maloon-Gibson left the U.S. Virgin Islands at just 18 years old, she stepped into uncertainty with conviction few her age possess. Assigned to Fort McClellan, Alabama, then a minimally diverse community, she quickly encountered adversity that would shape her philosophy on leadership, resilience, and faith.
“I experienced a level of hate I had never seen before,” she recalls. “But I chose to respond with excellence. My parents taught me to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Quitting was never an option.”
That decision marked the beginning of a distinguished military and executive career that would span global service, senior Department of Defense leadership, nonprofit governance, and transformational executive consulting.
As part of GLEBM Magazine’s Audacious 30: Women Shaping 2026, Dr. Maloon-Gibson exemplifies bold, purpose-driven leadership rooted in faith and fortified by discipline.
Bold Leadership Begins with Action
Dr. Maloon-Gibson did more than adapt, she advanced. In environments where she was often the only Black woman in the room, she volunteered to serve as an Equal Opportunity advisor and trainer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion were not optional commitments; they were personal mandates.
“Sometimes I stood alone,” she says. “But I made sure I stood firm. Actions speak louder than words.”
Her leadership style is decisive and forward-thinking. She describes herself as an executive who drives transformational change through calculated risk.
“I act even in uncertainty,” she explains. “Transparency and resilience are non-negotiable.”
Distinguished Military and Executive Service
Dr. Maloon-Gibson retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army with honorable and distinguished global service. She later retired again as a senior executive leader after serving in key positions across the Department of Defense, nonprofit organizations, and boards of directors.Today, she continues her impact as founder of a technology enterprise and the MG Center for Excellence, focused on professional development and leadership cultivation.
Her credentials are extensive:
Certified professional speaker and trainer
Amazon bestselling author
Executive consultant and advisory leader
Ordained evangelist and lay minister
“I am standing on the shoulders of my ancestors,” she says. “I understand my assignment.”
Faith as Strategy, Not Just Belief
While her résumé reflects high achievement, Dr. Maloon-Gibson credits her endurance to spiritual grounding.
Ordained in 2005, she serves faithfully in the AME Church and draws strength from scripture, particularly Psalms 23 and 121.
“When things get difficult, I pray and trust God’s timing,” she says. “Prayer changes things.”
Her faith is not separate from her leadership, it informs it.
Overcoming Barriers of Race, Gender, and Culture
As a Black woman of West Indian heritage, Dr. Maloon-Gibson faced obstacles tied to race, gender, and ethnicity.
“Those challenges strengthened my confidence and commitment,” she reflects. “They forced me to develop resilience early.”
Instead of allowing adversity to define her limits, she allowed it to refine her discipline.
Empowerment as Legacy
Dr. Maloon-Gibson’s influence extends far beyond boardrooms. Family, mentees, and community members cite her as a catalyst for growth and courage.
Her guiding life framework, the “5 Fs” shapes her personal and professional decisions:
Faith, Family, Finance, Friends, Fun & Fitness
“Your health is your wealth,” she emphasizes. “Protect your peace. Let no one steal your joy.”
Message to the Next Generation
Her advice to emerging leaders is clear and unwavering:
“Honor your parents. Choose your friends wisely. Be accountable for your behavior. Trust God in everything you do. Pray without ceasing.”
As 2026 unfolds, she describes her current season simply:
“I’m building in silence.”
Why Dr. Amicitia Maloon-Gibson Is One to Watch in 2026
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with global service
Former senior executive leader in the Department of Defense
Founder and executive consultant shaping future leaders
Advocate for diversity, equity, and empowerment
Faith-driven leadership voice influencing communities nationwide
In this International Women’s Day 2026 special edition of GLEBM Magazine, Dr. Maloon-Gibson represents audacity in action, decisive, disciplined, and deeply rooted in purpose.
Her journey proves that leadership is not about occupying space. It is about transforming it.
And she is far from finished.
