Mark Robbins

• Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
• Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
• Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
• Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
• Cared for dogs and cats of all breeds, in diverse settings - mountains, desert, coast, etc.

• Writing a thematic book of reflections on the experience of trauma and its profound effects, both overt and subtle, on a life.

• Welcomed students of all faiths to Jewish student center, cultivating community and a sense of belonging.
• Marketed programs across campus. Managed student, alumni and programmatic databases.
• Utilized best practices from nationwide program bank.

• Navigated a fast-paced setting and schedule.
• Partnered with hundreds of students from diverse communities as they transitioned and adapted to university education and surmounted the barriers to academic success.
• Carefully and rapidly evaluated thousands of computerized admissions files, in preparation for first-year orientation and beyond.
• Attended to students' holistic needs as emerging adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Helped students embrace their authentic passions through in-depth, relational advising and careful listening.
• Mentored student in scholarship program for those who have gone through the foster system
• Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
• Promoted campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.

• Created liturgy for and led annual Blessing of the Pets ceremony.
• Empowered congregants with the skills and knowledge of Jewish tradition, with which to lead robust Jewish lives at home.
• Partnered with Christian pastor to preach and teach at each other's congregations.

• Re-invigorated Latino-Jewish coalition with outreach to key Philadelphia-based Latino leaders. Convened Latino-Jewish summit.
• Penned tens of opinion pieces and letters-to-editor, published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Jewish media, and elsewhere.

• Founded a service recording, writing and preserving the life stories of Jews in Israel and abroad.

• Worked collaboratively with lay leadership and professional staff to shape/articulate synagogue mission and to develop strategic plan.
• Chaired local interfaith ministerium and county-wide Jewish federation board.
• Recruited and welcomed tens of new member families.

Organized and led an inter-religious trip to Israel and the West Bank, along with imam and priest.