Robin Anderson Wood
About Robin Anderson Wood
Robin Anderson Wood serves as the Regional Manager at Wider Circle, where she focuses on improving the lives of older adult immigrants from Central America. With a background in marketing and communications, she has dedicated her career to addressing the unique challenges faced by vulnerable seniors.
Work at Wider Circle
Robin Anderson Wood has served as Regional Manager at Wider Circle since 2019. In this role, she oversees health education, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community building for seniors across five counties in Northern California. Her work focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by older adults, particularly immigrants from Central America. Wood plays a crucial role in implementing innovative programs aimed at improving the lives of disenfranchised, isolated, and vulnerable seniors.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Before joining Wider Circle, Robin Anderson Wood worked at the Foundation for Sustainable Development as the Marketing and Communications Director from 2006 to 2013. In this position, she contributed to the organization's outreach and engagement efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she served as the Youth Outreach Coordinator for the Public Health Division at Universidad San Francisco de Quito from 2004 to 2006, where she focused on community health initiatives in Ecuador.
Education and Expertise
Robin Anderson Wood studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 1999 to 2004, where she earned a degree in Communication Studies with a focus on Spanish. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary to effectively communicate and engage with diverse communities, particularly among older adult populations.
Community Impact and Advocacy
In her current role at Wider Circle, Robin Anderson Wood directly impacts the lives of seniors by addressing their specific needs and challenges. She advocates for vulnerable populations and encourages talented job-seekers to join the organization, emphasizing its unique and effective approach to creating positive change in the community.