Robin was raised and active in an ELCA church and her pastors and spiritual mentors would often say to her “when you work for the church…” or “when you’re in ministry, this will all make sense.” She always felt called to be part of ministry and walking with young people in their faith journeys. Her jobs found her, and she’s so glad they did. (And so are we!) Robin graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with degrees in Theatre: Performance and Theatre for Youth. After college, she spent a year on tour around the country with a small children’s theatre, before settling in the Cedar Valley and working in campus ministry, then moving to the Twin Cities to be part of the CYF team!

Having grown up on a dairy farm in Iowa, Robin’s a big fan of cows and horses. Her current home is filled with her four fur babies: two dogs, Jack and Willa, and two cats, Wilson and Frankie. To relax she enjoys puzzles, reading, playing D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling. She also loves learning facts and tidbits about the movies and TV shows she’s currently binging. Her favorite place in the whole wide world to be is on the dock at her family’s cabin on the Mississippi River, with her fishing pole and a good book.