ROBBIE OXNARD BENT
Director of Business Development
Robbie has over 20 years of strategic planning and leadership experience with a focus on helping non-profits and small businesses grow. She has served as executive director, consultant, fundraiser and board member at organizations such as The Posse Foundation, Wave Hill, NRDC, and The College Board. Earlier in her career, Robbie expanded a boutique jewelry company in Paris and helped Grow NYC develop a brand identity & communications strategy. She’s an experienced writing and literature teacher & tutor, having worked in this capacity at Harvard University, SUNY Purchase, and with recent immigrants in the Bronx. Robbie is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion as well as women’s empowerment and economic advancement. She received her BA from Barnard College, an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Director of Business Development
Robbie has over 20 years of strategic planning and leadership experience with a focus on helping non-profits and small businesses grow. She has served as executive director, consultant, fundraiser and board member at organizations such as The Posse Foundation, Wave Hill, NRDC, and The College Board. Earlier in her career, Robbie expanded a boutique jewelry company in Paris and helped Grow NYC develop a brand identity & communications strategy. She’s an experienced writing and literature teacher & tutor, having worked in this capacity at Harvard University, SUNY Purchase, and with recent immigrants in the Bronx. Robbie is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion as well as women’s empowerment and economic advancement. She received her BA from Barnard College, an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.