Gibbons was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Lile Bernard and Elmer E. Rasmuson.
Gibbons graduated from West Anchorage High School before earning her bachelor's degree in economics from Smith College.
[3] Prior to her election to the Connecticut State Legislature, Gibbons served in town government and on her board of education.
In February 2012, Gibbons announced she would not seek re-election, and she left office 2013 .
[4][5][6] Gibbons and her husband, John, reside in Greenwich, Connecticut.