Robert Fogarty is a journalist-turned-entrepreneur, who is making significant strides in creating cultures of inclusivity, authenticity, and purpose among organizations. He's the founder and mind behind Dear World, an organization that helps individuals and brands to embrace their unique stories and to thrive. With extensive educational and professional backgrounds, Robert is a highly sought-after speaker at various events, delivering world-class keynote speeches in live and virtual formats. He's also a certified storyteller, a skill he uses to run the Dear World platform, an intranet with a soul, for hosting stories.

Robert's passion for community development and public service is evident. Before founding Dear World, he had established Dear New Orleans and evacuteer.org, which provided platforms for people to share their experiences about natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, he served as a community aide and volunteers in the government coordinator in the Mayor's Office of Recovery and Development.

Robert studied Journalism at the University of Oregon and later at Rockhurst University. He's highly skilled in storytelling, community development, and public service.