Alicia Robinson Email & Phone Number

Akron, Ohio, United States

As a key leader at Summit Education Initiative (SEI), I play a pivotal role in driving systems-level improvements across the cradle-to-career educational continuum, ensuring that every student in Summit County has access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. My work spans early childhood education, K-12 readiness, and college and career success, with a focus on collaborative, data-driven strategies to achieve educational equity.Key Responsibilities:-Lead and oversee a range of initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes, from early childhood through college and career.-Collaborate with schools, community partners, local governments, and stakeholders to develop and implement evidence-based strategies that improve student success.-Provide strategic leadership in key areas such as early childhood education, kindergarten readiness, and workforce development.-Coordinate and lead various collaborative action networks (CANs) focused on achieving shared outcomes, including but not limited to early childhood, literacy, and youth development.-Use data and research to inform decision-making and create measurable outcomes that contribute to the overall success of the initiatives.-Drive efforts to increase school and community engagement, ensuring that students, families, and educators are at the center of all initiatives.-Advocate for systemic policy and practice changes at local and regional levels to foster educational equity.-Serve as a thought partner and resource for various educational and community organizations working toward shared goals.

Akron, Ohio

As the Founder and Executive Director of Limitless Ambition, I lead a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls and young women through Teen Enrichment Programs, Donating Care Packages to Girls in Foster Care and Awarding Scholarships. We have empowered over 7,000 women and girls in Northeast Ohio, breaking down barriers and increasing access to opportunities for underserved populations. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and hands-on programming, I work to foster the next generation of women leaders.Key Responsibilities:-Develop and execute the organization’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment with its mission to empower young women through education, leadership development, and community involvement.-Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs such as the Purposely Chosen Teen Girls Program, Limitless Power Teen Program, and Dream Kit Initiative, which focus on personal growth, goal-setting, and career readiness.-Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including community organizations, schools, donors, and volunteers, to strengthen program impact and ensure sustainability.-Oversee fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor relations, and major giving campaigns, to secure the resources needed to expand the organization’s reach.-Provide mentorship and support to young women and girls, fostering an environment that encourages leadership, self-compassion, and empowerment.-Advocate for gender equity, youth empowerment, and social change, working to create systemic shifts that benefit women and girls in the community.-Manage day-to-day operations of the nonprofit, including budgeting, staff management, and strategic planning.

As Associate Director for Research and Evaluation at the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, I led initiatives aimed at advancing research on women and gender equity in higher education. My work focused on designing and implementing action research plans, facilitating research collaborations, and overseeing program evaluation efforts that helped to shape institutional policies and initiatives.Key Responsibilities:-Led the design and execution of the Women’s Center Education Learning Lab (WELL), a research initiative focused on advancing gender equity in higher education through action research and evidence-based practices.-Oversaw the collaborative process for internal research and development funding, providing financial and strategic support to faculty, staff, and students conducting research on women’s issues and gender equity.-Supervised the Education Coordinator and provided leadership in delivering gender equity education, including violence prevention, feminist intersectionality, and gender equity training across campus.-Directed the development, implementation, and analysis of program evaluation efforts for various Center programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Center’s goals and impact metrics.-Served as a liaison to the internal and external advisory boards, enhancing the interdisciplinary expertise of the Center by engaging with leading scholars and practitioners in the field of women and gender in higher education.-Led the design and dissemination of research publications, including research briefs, technical reports, and annual impact reports that communicated the Center’s contributions to gender equity and higher education.-Identified and applied for public and private grant opportunities to support research, educational programs, and strategic initiatives aimed at advancing gender equity on campus.

Kent, Ohio

As the Assistant Director at The Women’s Center, Kent State University, I developed and led programs and initiatives designed to support the academic, professional, and personal growth of female-identifying faculty, staff, and students. I focused on advocating for equity in resources and opportunities, while fostering an inclusive environment for individuals with intersecting identities.Key Responsibilities:-Developed strategies and identified resources for programs, services, and advocacy efforts aimed at securing equity of experience and resources for female-identifying faculty, staff, and students.-Recognized and responded to the diverse and intersecting identities of female-identifying members of the campus community, ensuring that all voices were heard and represented.-Developed and implemented Women’s Leadership initiatives, empowering students to cultivate leadership skills, navigate academic challenges, and excel in their personal and professional development.-Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to support the mission of the Women’s Center through program development, events, and community-building opportunities.-Coordinated the Women’s Center internship program for undergraduate and graduate students, providing mentorship and hands-on learning experiences.-Assisted with information analysis, conducted research, and developed reports to assess program impact and support ongoing advocacy efforts for women’s equity on campus.

Kent, Ohio

- Instruct a 4000- level Adolescent Development course to 60 students focused on Adolescent Development-Provide in-class instruction to provide undergraduate students with an in depth understanding of adolescent development by incorporating theory, research, and practice-Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards-Facilitate interactive activities that furthered understanding and created a positive learning environment.-Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments and examinations

Kent, Ohio

-Develop and implement programs and services for the Women’s and Gender Centers, specifically for women, survivors of sexual violence and the LGBTQ community -Organize events that represent relevant local, national, and global issues related to feminism and gender such as domestic violence awareness, sexual responsibility, discrimination, and oppression due to race, class, gender, and sexuality-Develop and deliver basic outreach and support services to women, survivors of sexual violence and members of the LGBTQ community of Kent State, including individual consultations; serve as resource person for information, referrals, and advocacy on related issues-Develop and facilitate focused workshops for stakeholder populations such as project-based work, lecture series and group discussions-Evaluate effectiveness of programs and develop strategies to improve programs-Serve as an advocate for women, survivors of sexual assault and members of the LGBTQ Community -Serve on various department, division, and University Committees

-Organize events that represent relevant local, national, and global issues related to feminism and gender such as domestic violence awareness, sexual responsibility, discrimination, and oppression due to race, class, gender, and sexuality-Collaborate with campus and community partners to develop, facilitate, and implement programs focused on inclusivity, health, equality, gender, leadership, and advocacy-Develop marketing and outreach to ensure faculty, staff, community member, and student participation in programs -Assist with continued assessment of current mission, programs, and services, to affirm alignment with KSU standards, undergraduate learning goals, missions, and core values -Collaborate with other campus organizations, departments, and student groups to plan, facilitate, sponsor and/or publicize Women Center events and programs.-Organize outreach activities/events to reach a variety of students about gender equity issues, as well as programming and services offered by the Women’s Center.

Kent, Ohio

-Managed the residential component, including the supervision of approximately 10 Resident Assistants and over 100 students -Assisted in establishing and maintaining a positive and safe environment in the Upward Bound residence hall for students and staff, creating an atmosphere that appreciates the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, and beliefs of all students-Supervised and advised residential staff in establishing and maintaining necessary discipline and harmonious relations in the residence hall-Assigned and supervised the residential staff in planning, organizing and implementing of social, cultural and recreational events and activities for student participants. -Assisted the residential staff to encourage and support the student participants in their academic work, social activities, meetings and cultural events. -Provided direction to the residential staff, including residential instructors, to work cooperatively in all academic and tutoring activities with students and tutors in the residence hall

- Support the assortment planning process through the reporting and analysis of article performance-Assist in supporting the Merchandise Manager’s fashion buying process through post-season analysis, price point reviews, buy plan preparation, inventory flow and open-to-buy feasibility-Track layout module performance and performs analyses to assist in making recommendations for modifications. This includes analysis of article/site combinations to determine how to increase sales productivity and gross margin performance-Assist in developing sales, margin, and inventory financial plans and forecasts as needed- Determine accuracy and achievability of plan/forecast, and review inventory forappropriateness when compared to targets and receipts flow-Assist in the maintenance of the Open to Buy and informing the Manager before limits areexceeded, using the forecasting process to ensure that OTB reflects proper purchase opportunities available to the Merchandise Manager

-Analyzed and reported on weekly business results to ensure that all financial metrics have been achieved-Assisted Buyer with all buy plans and pricing ladders to achieve sales, margins, and turnover targets for total shop-Aggressively negotiated with vendors on product quality, purchase quantity, landed cost, and delivery-Actively partnered with Product Development to develop new product offerings that are innovative and exclusive to drive margin dollars-Responsible for all article creation and purchase order maintenance-Facilitated Ad-turn in process, including preparation of samples, ad fact sheets, and inputinto advertising systems that support ad creation process-Quickly Resolved all issues from Stores, DCs, Marketing, Advertising, AccountsPayable, Logistics and Product Development in a timely manner

Master Of Arts, Human Development And Family Studies

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Fashion Merchandising

Activities and Societies: Upward Bound Alumni Association, King Kennedy Community Center, University Mentoring Program-Mentor, Fashion.