Dr. Robyn Schlesinger (she/her) is an attorney who works extensively with the LGBTQI+ community, nonprofit and public sectors, and higher education. Robyn also consults with businesses, schools, and organizations to create inclusive workplaces and environments. She is the director of LGBTQIA+ programs, resources, innovation, development, and engagement (PRIDE) for Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), the parent organization of Center Lane for LGBTQ+ Youth.
Robyn serves on Westchester County, NY’s LGBTQ Advisory Board, the Westchester County, NY, Police Reform Task Force, the 9th Judicial District Access to Justice LGBTQ+ Subcommittee, and is Treasurer of The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center in White Plains, NY. Her career in nonprofit/higher education development and law has included senior management roles with the University of California, Berkeley, the San Diego Zoo, Singapore Management University, Westchester Community College, and Western Connecticut State University.
Robyn was graduated from Harvard College with an AB cum laude, received her JD from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and her EdD from Manhattanville University.