 Speaker, professor,
writer, consultant… Dr.
Steve L. Robbins wears
many hats as a highly
sought-after resource
on issues of diversity,
inclusion and cultural
competence. Dr. Robbins
works with numerous
organizations across
the country, assisting
them in developing
the necessary skills
and environment that
fully utilize the diverse
human resources that
abound in our world.
Some of the organizations
he has worked with
include; Microsoft,
Toyota, PepsiCo, Nordstrom,
NASA, NSA, General
Mills, Pfizer, Benjamin
Moore Paints, Bristol-Myers
Squibb, Herman Miller,
Gerber Foods, the Federal
Reserve Bank, National
Cancer Institute, Trinity
Health system, and
a host of others.
A published author
and highly requested
keynote speaker, Dr.
Robbins received his
undergraduate degree
in communication from
Calvin College, and
obtained his master's
and Ph.D. in communication
from Michigan State
University. He presents
at numerous conferences
and workshops across
the nation inspiring
people with moving
stories, humorous
anecdotes and a powerful
insight into human
behavior. He also
writes and edits the
premier weekly Enewsletter
on diversity and inclusion,
Inclusion Insights!
and is currently authoring
a book, "Teachable
Moments: Short Stories
to Spark Diversity
Dialogue."
His unique approach
to creating diversity
and inclusion challenges
and inspires audiences
to rethink their own
realities and the
realities of others.
Often praised for
his resonating, humorous
style, his messages
and stories bring
a fresh and insightful
perspective to the
sometimes-dreaded
subject of diversity.
Dr. Robbins' life
experiences have equipped
him with an array
of useful knowledge
that he competently
transfers to his audiences.
Invariably, those
who have heard him
walk away motivated
not only to think
differently, but to
behave differently.
Dr. Robbins is heavily
involved in his community
and has served on
myriad organizational
boards and committees.
He was recently selected
to serve on the Grand
Rapids Mayor's Commission
on Civil Rights Recognition.
A former news producer
at the NBC affiliate
in Grand Rapids, MI,
Dr. Robbins obtained
his B.A. in Communication
with Honors from Calvin
College, and received
his M.A. and Ph.D.
from Michigan State
University.
Dr. Robbins was recognized
by the Knights and
Ladies of Peter Claver
in 2003 with its annual
Racial Justice Unity
Award. In 2002, Grand
Rapids Magazine named
Dr. Robbins one of
its "20 People
to Watch." Under
his direction, the
Woodrick Institute
for the study of Racism
and Diversity was
recognized by the
City of Grand Rapids
in 2003 for its work
in healing racism
and diversity, and
in 2002 the Institute
was named a "Champion
of Diversity" by
the United Way's Project
Blueprint. Dr. Robbins
received the Grand
Rapids Jaycees "Outstanding
Young Grand Rapidian" award
in 1998. This award
followed a "Tapestry
Network! Achiever" Award
in 1997.
Born in Vietnam,
Dr. Steve L. Robbins
immigrated to the
United States when
he was five years
old. He and his mother
faced many challenges
as Vietnamese immigrants
in a new land, during
a time when there
was much anti-war
and anti-Vietnamese
sentiment. Working
through and rising
out of the challenges
of poverty, discrimination
and the tough streets
of Los Angeles, Dr.
Robbins now brings
an insightful perspective
on issues of diversity,
inclusion, and the
power of caring. His
talks and workshops
are filled with intriguing
stories, humor and
a keen understanding
of the human condition. |
