About the Author

Dr. Charles Robbins,Discussion Guide Writer
Charles L. Robbins is a professor in the School of Social Welfare, Affiliated Faculty in the Program in Public Health and Executive Director of the Center for Changing Systems of Power at Stony Brook University in New York. Previously he served as the vice provost for undergraduate education and student success at Stony Brook University. Dr. Robbins received his BS degree from the State University of New York at Cortland; an MSW from Adelphi University; and a DSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University.

The focus of Dr. Robbins’s scholarship and work is on social justice, gender equality, masculinities, the LGBTQA+ community, and healthcare disparities. He is a frequent speaker at local, national and international conferences. In addition to North America, he has worked in Africa, Australia, South America, Asia, and Europe. Dr. Robbins consults with universities, not-for-profit organizations, and corporations around gender and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Dr. Robbins is a member of the global board of MCW Global, whose mission is to address communities’ pressing needs by empowering current leaders and readying the leaders of tomorrow. His primary focus has been on working with emerging young leaders. Dr. Robbins has been an official NGO delegate to the United Nations.

Discussion Guide Producer

Courtney B. Cook, PhD | Education Manager, POV

Thanks to all who reviewed this guide:

Nicholas Bruckman | Director, Not Going Quietly

Aster Gross | Associate Producer, Not Going Quietly

Ady Barkan | Co-Founder, Be A Hero, and Activist

This resource was created, in part, with the generous support of the Open Society Foundation.