Robert has been deeply involved in the educational world for over 20 years as an educator, entrepreneur, and board leader. He was most recently the Director of Admissions at Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto, where he also taught courses in the Humanities and World Languages Departments.  Prior to his work at Kehillah, Robert worked in the educational technology sector developing platforms to support students through the college exploration process. 

For six years, Robert served as the chair of the board of directors of the East Bay School for Boys in Berkeley.  He currently serves on the boards of three Bay Area educational organizations: Teach with Africa, Keys School, and Jewish LearningWorks. While a doctoral student at Stanford University, Robert received a Fulbright Fellowship, and he received his Bachelor of Science in Asian and Latin American Studies from Georgetown University.

In his spare time, Robert enjoys hiking, practicing the guitar, and following the latest trends in architecture and urban studies.