Rob Garris is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in developing and improving programs that create young leaders who aspire to effect positive change. His focus is on expanding access to top-level education, fostering challenging and diverse learning environments, and inspiring young leaders to be true to their values and create positive change in their communities.

With a PhD in European History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BA in History from the University of Florida, Rob has held key positions at some of the most prominent institutions in academia, including Trinity Wall Street, Schwarzman Scholars, the Rockefeller Foundation, Columbia University, and Johns Hopkins University.

As the Managing Director of the Leadership Development Initiative at Trinity Wall Street, Rob leverages his expertise to develop young leaders who aim to effect change at the community, national, and global levels. As the Global Director of Admissions and Strategic Initiatives at Schwarzman Scholars, Rob worked to strengthen access to top-level education for young people from around the world. As the Managing Director at the Rockefeller Foundation and the Senior Associate Dean at Columbia University SIPA, Rob worked to expand access to top-level education and create challenging, diverse environments that inspire young leaders to effect positive change in the world.

Overall, Rob's background showcases his dedication to education and his desire to inspire young leaders to be the best they can be.