Experiences to Note
About Robin
With decades of experience, I creatively partner with clients to design an exciting and manageable way forward. I’ve always wanted to help those doing important work discover (or rediscover) the joy of working towards a world-changing mission. Yates Advisory allows me to do just that as, first and foremost, an “Executive Enabler”!
What got me here (and keeps me going)...
Enabling others to excel is just one piece of the puzzle. My clients often say that I’m their “go to” person to help them through the muck and see the light (humor helps). At times that means calling on my experiences as a developer of strategic alliances, as a brand manager across 26 countries, as a negotiator for new business models, as a facilitator to raise the skill levels within an organization, or as a coach to help executives and staff alike find their way forward.
Education
- Graduated from Vanderbilt University with majors in Engineering, Economics, and Math
- Received an Executive MBA from the University of Colorado
- NYU School of Continuing Professional Studies helps round out my education with a Certificate in Arts Administration plus Leadership Coaching curriculum
- Certified by three coaching organizations: International Coach Federation, Positive IntelligenceTM, and International Coach Academy
- And for a defining experience at the young age of 16… completed the North Carolina Outward Bound School program
Partnerships
- Affiliate Consultant with the Support Center providing capacity building to nonprofits in the NY/NJ areas through strategic planning, facilitating meetings, and leading workshops on a variety of topics
- Trusted Advisor with the Sustained Collaboration Network (SeaChange Capital) focused on helping nonprofits develop partnerships and evaluate merger possibilities
- Chosen by the Criminal Justice Investment Initiative to assist 50+ grantees on strategy, operations, and program effectiveness.
- Regular workshop presenter for Nonprofit NY and Candid
Work Experience
- Worked for IBM for 26, yes 26, years in 14 diverse, skill-building, and leadership roles
- Started Yates Advisory in 2014 with great clients like The Metropolitan Opera and Visiting Nurse Services of New York
- Since then, have been honored to serve 20+ nonprofits in the areas of social justice, the environment, healthcare, education, and the arts.
Board Service
- Currently on the board of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)
- Previously served on the following boards:
- Berkshire Kripalu Community
- Denver Partners
- Colorado Women’s Employment and Education
