Robert Ford, MBA
Board Member at Large

Heeding the call to "Go West, Young Man," Robert moved from the UK to the US in 1995, drawn by its 'can-do' culture and deep-rooted spirit of giving back. In 2010, he proudly became a US citizen. After a successful first career at the intersection of technology and business, helping companies innovate and thrive, Robert transitioned to the nonprofit sector in 2009 to follow his passion for youth empowerment.

With over 40 years of leadership, strategic planning, project management, communications, and fundraising experience across corporate, nonprofit, and public-private sectors, Robert has since led multiple national and regional youth development initiatives, helping raise over $36M in funding. Today, he remains committed to helping young people realize their full potential.