Robin Kerkstra is a published researcher in the Health Sciences field. Robin has managed research projects from inception to publish including: generating research goals, guiding the timeline for workflow between authors, analyzing and organizing data extraction, and managing the manuscript peer review process from submission to publishing. Robin has also peer reviewed manuscripts for publication in her area of research expertise with the Journal of Dental Education. Additionally, she has reviewed submitted research for presentation with the American Dental Education Association. Robin is the Program Director for the bachelor degree in dental hygiene online degree completion program at the University of New Haven. In this position she has brought together key organizational, faculty, and technical resources across the university to launch an effective marketing campaign to support the growth of this program. Additionally, Robin has served as the program coordinator for the clinical lab in the school of Health sciences for dental hygiene. Through this role she managed faculty and students in a way that proved successful to meet the goals of accreditation and acquiring licensure in Health Sciences by establishing educational best practices. Beyond the University of New Haven campus, she incorporates her passion for teaching and health within the community by teaching yoga principles and asana for improved health through decreased anxiety. Secondly she uses her passion for research to publish and review for a cornerstone dental hygiene education textbook and renowned journals for education.Robin's strengths include the ability to leverage individuals' strengths to reach their full potential with kind, clear, and effective interaction.