Robin earned a at American University, Washington, D.C. in 1993 and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at Willamette University, Salem, Oregon in 1987.
Robin and served as a .
In international higher education Robin's professional journey also includes Cornell University, Seattle University, the joint campus of Willamette University/Tokyo International University of America and the Academy for Educational Development (now FHI 360). 2012-2014 Robin served on the
She occasionally presents at professional meetings (NAFSA, CIEE, IES, etc.). Her collaborative leadership has resulted in over $3.2 million in foundation (Mellon, Irvine, Luce) and individual philanthropic support for Occidental College and previously at Seattle University.