Meet Zibora G.
Empowering Communities
I’m Zibora Gilder, MSW, a dynamic speaker, social entrepreneur, and accessibility strategist committed to transforming how we think about equity, inclusion, and access.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language from Lamar University and a Master of Social Work from Howard University, where I was recognized as Social Work Student of the Year (2025).
With over a decade of leadership in the Deaf, Disability, and BIPOC communities, I blend lived experience with professional expertise to spark change from the classroom to the boardroom.
My Work
- Macro Social Worker — Creating systemic change through policy, advocacy, and program development for Deaf, Disabled, and BIPOC communities.
- Educator & Mentor — Teaching ASL, training students, and mentoring future advocates.
- Interpreter & Accessibility Advocate — Providing community interpreting, accessibility assessments, and consulting for businesses and nonprofits on equity and inclusive practices.
- Community Leader — Organizing town halls, speaking on equity and justice, and serving as a recurring panelist on Roland Martin Unfiltered.
Awards & Highlights:
- Social Work Student of the Year (Howard University, 2025)
- Phi Alpha Honor Society (2024)
- Featured in ShoutOut HTX Magazine and Howard University School of Social Work publications
My Mission
Whether I’m consulting, teaching, or speaking, my mission is clear: to unlock potential, speak truth to power, and create spaces where everyone can be seen, heard, and supported.