“Dr. Rochelle Robinson was a great support and resource while I was writing my dissertation. She always encouraged me to believe that I would finish the degree even when I felt like giving up. I remember when I didn’t know how to approach finding participants for my study, she walked me through her process and was transparent about the roadblocks she encountered, and she taught me how to avoid those same issues.
Lakisha Odlum, Ph. D.
Teachers College, Columbia University Ph.D. in English Education
CEO, Clark & Garner - educational consulting company; CEO, Blue Hands Entertainment - a creative agency that exposes youth & young adults to careers in the creative industry; Adjunct Professor, Fordham Graduate School of Education Chasing Connections: A Phenomenological Study of How Returning Citizens Develop Close Relationships in a Restorative Community Program From the time I informed Dr. Robinson about preparing to write my dissertation, she was super consistent in encouraging me to complete my dissertation. There were times I received text messages and phone calls that simply stated: "Write!". For anyone who's ever gone through this process, hearing that simple word in an encouraging and loving way goes the longest way. She was open to reviewing sections of my dissertation as well. Having someone like Dr. Robinson, a part of my journey, made a tremendous difference!
Donald Clark Garner, II, PhD
Fordham University; Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Ph.D. in Social Work