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Robin Whitney

(she/her)

Vice President of Advancement

Robin joined YW Boston in March 2023 as the VP of Advancement and oversees the fundraising efforts of the organization.

She brings over a decade of fundraising experience to YW Boston, most recently serving as the Director of Development at the Victim Rights Law Center.

Robin holds a bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies from DePaul University with a focus on service learning and social justice. She also holds a master’s degree from New York University in Latin American and Caribbean Studies with a focus on human rights. She was awarded a Tinker Grant to conduct her thesis on Ecuadorian communities experiencing racism and xenophobia. 

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