Robin Vande Werken

Principal Advisor, Research + Learning

What inspires me

“Aha!” moments of human connection.


In Demand Skills

Uncovering mutual goals amidst divergent viewpoints; using data and behavioral insights to forge innovative paths forward.


Memorable Moment @ Frontier

Laughing with and feeling connected to a team spread across states and time zones.

Bio

Robin is passionate about human-centered design strategy, behavioral economics, and international education. As the manager of a branch of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, Robin led the strategic administration of programs from 23 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. She worked with universities across the United States and liaised closely with the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to implement, monitor, and report on the Fulbright program activities and budgets. Robin combines deeply empathetic listening, powerful storytelling experience, and data-driven behavioral insights to build creative paths forward for each client. She believes in the power of excellent data. In her free time, Robin enjoys being outside, learning new skills and spending time with her wife, two boys, and silly rescue dog Frank.

Robin holds an Ed.M in International Education Policy from Harvard University, and a BA in Latin American Studies and International Development from Tulane University.

Frontier uses this assessment to identify our unique strengths and maximize our teamliness - how we collaborate effectively as cross-functional teams. We often pair colleagues with opposite strengths to turbocharge our creativity and impact.

Over 90% of Fortune 500 companies have used the CliftonStrengths assessment to improve their workplace and meaningfully engage their employees.

Robin’s Clifton Strengths

Individualization

People exceptionally talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.

Intellection

People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

Responsibility

People exceptionally talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

Learner

People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

Empathy

People exceptionally talented in the Empathy theme can sense other people's feelings by imagining themselves in others' lives or situations.