Robin Rone (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Change fuels progress; diversity and equity fuel change. As the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Smithbucklin - the nation's largest professional services firm for associations - my mission is lifting up these core values central to our culture, and similarly supporting our clients on their own Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion journeys, propelling their progress and transformation. Chairing our inCouncil advisory board, I lead strategic initiatives and implement policies that guarantee our company evolves with resilience and unity.As Executive Director for Apra International, one of Smithbucklin’s association management clients, my work is at the confluence of mission alignment and strategic execution. Apra members harness data-driven insights to illuminate pathways for fundraising efficiency and promote social equity within the philanthropic landscape. Through both of my roles I enjoy aligning strategy with mission, fostering effective and equitable ecosystems.I believe that:• collaboration builds better than competition• power is amplified through the empowerment of others • being fully present is the quickest path to progressI am committed to: • enriching teams with a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills• building company cultures that value and uplift the individual for collective success • promoting sustainable systemic change to realize organizational objectivesMy 25 years in strategic communications and large-scale leadership have helped shape my approach to managing and advancing organizational missions. My career has been characterized by a dedication to nurturing inclusive cultures and driving growth, including valuable experience within organizations such as the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, the University of Chicago, and the National Security Archive. Similarly, growing up in Nashville, living in Ann Arbor, and now residing in Chicago, has endowed me with a unique blend of American perspectives and insights. This journey has fueled my purpose. At Smithbucklin, we see a diverse and inclusive workforce as the cornerstone of success. Dedicated to creating an environment rich in diversity and perspectives, we celebrate each individual's role in our collective efforts to advance the missions of associations.📧 RRone@Smithbucklin.com 🌐 https://smithbucklin.com/Careers/Commitment-to-Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion