Dr. Robin Martin is the president and CEO of Navigating Courage, a trailblazer with over 20 years of experience leading people and organizations in social impact investment-making and higher education. With a strong focus on seamlessly integrating diversity, equity and inclusion with strategy and leadership development, Dr. Martin is dedicated to creating transformative change. As a strategic thinker, systems builder and catalyst for change, Dr. Martin has excelled in fast-paced and highly effective roles, from the courtside to executive boardrooms. Her impressive background includes serving as the former deputy director of strategy, planning and management at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Cincinnati, director of athletics, associate provost and tenure-track faculty member. Additionally, she is a master-level certified executive coach, leveraging her expertise to empower individuals and organizations. Drawing upon her extensive research and real-life experiences, Dr. Martin’s strategic design-thinking approach resonates deeply, making her a sought-after speaker and strategic partner – captivating audiences and motivating a wide range of listeners. Dr. Martin holds a doctoral degree in Urban Education Leadership from the University of Cincinnati. In 2018, she published the book "Navigating Courage: Leading Beyond Fear," which combines personal narratives, academic research and insights to address the pressing challenges of our time while embracing humanism. With her vast expertise and passion for transformative leadership, Dr. Robin Martin continues to make a significant impact in empowering organizations and individuals to navigate complex landscapes with courage and compassion.