Cyndy Yu Robinson

About Cyndy Yu Robinson

Digital Opportunity | Sustainability | Workforce Upskilling+ Self-starting problem-solver, tireless team leader, facilitator, and mentor.+ Seasoned executive leader with 25 years of experience in marketing and communication, public affairs, government relations, and environmental management.+ Embraces change management.+ Built and supported ERG/BRG programs for 12 years+ Served on a dozen non-profit boards in areas of programs, public relations, and strategic planning.+ Personal goals include excellence in communication, DEIB, project management, environmental sustainability and social responsibility, high performance by individuals and by organizations.+ Specialties include strategic communication, public outreach, Asian American culture and leadership issues, Chinese language and culture+ Possess working knowledge in U.S. environmental regulations, transportation and transit planning, and business sustainability.Speaking engagements: 2024 Oct. All Things Open Conference, Moderator of Digital Inclusion - Next Steps2024 Feb, Panelist, Learnings from the Field at at the AFTRR conference for IT refurbishers2023 Mar. Panelist, Environmental Careers with EPA Alumni Association, virtual 2023 Feb. Panelist, Digital Adoption and Digital Equity at the AFTRR conference for IT refurbishers2020 Sep. Host and Moderator at Stanford Univ. Asian Pacific American Alumni Summit, virtual2020 Aug. Closing speaker for Shift: Navigating the New Normal, Leadership Conference, virtual 2020, Jun. Host for Leading in a Time of Crisis (in the wake of George Floyd\'s murder), virtual2020, May API Career Panel: Navigating the Job Search in Uncertain Times for Stanford Alumni Association, virtual2019, Oct. Black Belt Interview Skills, SASE Connect National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA2018, Dec. Emerging Careers Conference by Detroit (at Quicken Loans Conference Center) Detroit 2018, Aug. Diversity & Inclusion Download panel at the U.S. Open, U.S. Tennis Association, Flushing, NY2018, Southern Oral History Project https://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/ref/collection/sohp/id/28340/rec/11 2018, Mar. Unconscious Bias training facilitator, Raleigh, NC2017, Mar. National Association of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference, Durham, NC 2016, Nov. Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment, Minorities in Environmental Careers Panel, Durham NC

Experience

1. National Coach

   Aau Karate

   Jul 2021 — Present · US

   Serve as 1 of 3 Head Coaches to select and prepare athletes and coaches for international championships and invitational competitions. Focus on security, logistics, competition rules, protective equipment, team spirit, and publicity.

Education

• UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS)

  MPIA, international relations, public policy

  1989 — 1991

• Stanford University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, human biology

  1983 — 1987

• Singapore American School

  H.S. diploma, science, math, and foreign languages

  1979 — 1983

• University of Denver

  International Careers Advancement Program (ICAP)

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Event Planning
• Recruiting
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Project Management
• Program Development
• Data Analysis
• Cause Marketing
• Brand Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Government Liaison
• Sustainability
• Media Relations
• Public Affairs
• Newsletters
• Non-Profits
• Marketing
• Workshop Facilitation
• Environmental Awareness
• Marketing Communications
• International Relations
• Organizational Development
• Program Management
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Product Marketing
• Social Networking
• Event Management
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Leadership Development
• Policy Analysis
• Policy
• Strategic Planning
• Volunteer Management