Melissa Gibson

Background

Gibson, Melissa was born on September 13, 1960 in San Francisco, California, United States. Daughter of Bud and Gladys Gibson.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, 1982; Master of Social Work, University of California, Berkeley, 1984.

Career

Social worker, Los Angeles Child and Family Guidance Center, 1984-1987; substance abuse counselor, Randolph Treatment Center, Seattle, 1987-1990; therapist eating disorders treatment program, Women's Health Clinic, Seattle, since 1990. Substance abuse prevention counselor Rivers School District, Seattle, 1988-1990.

Achievements

• Melissa Gibson has been listed as a noteworthy Psychotherapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair annual fundraiser Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Action Center, Seattle, since 1991. Volunteer crisis intervention hotline Seattle Sexual Assault Center, since 1992. Board directors Washington chapter Planned Parenthood, since 1994.

Member NASW, National Association Eating Disorders Therapists (vice president Seattle Chapter.1994-), Seattle Area Women's Issues Focus Group. F C.

Connections

Married Michael Robert Macan, June 15, 1989. Children: Rita, Maya.

Father:

Bud Gibson

Mother:

Gladys Gibson

Spouse:

Michael Robert Macan

child:

Maya Gibson

child:

Rita Gibson