Robin Bender Ginn

Robin Bender Ginn is the Executive Director of the OpenJS Foundation, a position she has held since September 2019.1 Here's an overview of her professional background and current role:

Current Position

As Executive Director of the OpenJS Foundation, Robin leads an organization that serves as a neutral home for JavaScript and web ecosystem projects.1 The foundation:

• Hosts 40 open source JavaScript projects, including Appium, Electron, Jest, jQuery, Node.js, and webpack
• Is supported by 30 corporate and end-user members, including GoDaddy, Google, IBM, Joyent, Meta, Microsoft, and Netflix
• Operates under the Linux Foundation umbrella

Professional Experience

Before joining the OpenJS Foundation, Robin had an extensive career in technology and communications:

• Microsoft: Worked for over 10 years (2008-2019) in various roles, including:

  • Director of Strategy and Growth for Microsoft Healthcare
  • Marketing communications director for Healthcare NExT (an AI-focused healthcare incubator)
  • Director of Community Engagement for Azure GTM and Audience Marketing
  • Director of Developer and Data Platform Marketing1

• Edelman: Served as Vice President from 2006 to 2008, focusing on technology policy, data privacy, and corporate citizenship1

• Waggener Edstrom Worldwide: Worked as Account Director from 2004 to 2006, leading public affairs for Microsoft accounts1

• RBG Public Relations/Public Affairs, Inc.: Founded and served as President from 1994 to 20041

Education

• Bachelor of Arts from Washington State University
• Studied at the University of Stirling in Scotland1

Robin is based in San Francisco, California, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1 Her work at the OpenJS Foundation involves driving adoption and ensuring sustainability in the JavaScript and web development ecosystem.2