Robert leads AEDF’s small business support and community development programming. Through his skills in business relations, research, and community engagement, he works across sectors to help foster equitable and inclusive development for Algiers. Robert graduated from Hendrix College with a B.A. in Political Science, minoring in economics. He then matriculated to the University of Georgia where he earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration, specializing in Local Government Management. Among other roles, has previously worked as a nonprofit development consultant and in other economic development roles. Robert enjoys long walks at the beach, making corny jokes, long weekends with his wife and pets, and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Saints.