center for the utilization of rehabilitation resources for education, networking, training & service

Robin Freeman

Robin Freeman

Robin Freeman

Robin Freeman serves as the Director of the University of Arkansas CURRENTS, a nationally recognized training and consultation center, a position she has held since 2016. Under her leadership, Robin has designed and delivered a range of leadership and organizational development training programs for state and national vocational rehabilitation organizations and associations.

At UA CURRENTS, Robin oversees the planning, development and implementation of national training programs, including LeadVR and the National Pathways to Leadership Academy. She also facilitated the Project E3 Leadership Academy Community of Practice and has served as a partner on national, state, and locally acclaimed projects focusing on employment, inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities. Robin develops and manages a series of leadership development programs for vocational rehabilitation professionals. UA CURRENTS also provides event and conference organizing, IT Management, Grant Writing, and Strategic and Organizational Development.

Robin is skilled at engaging participants in difficult conversations. She is an advocate for disenfranchised populations, having served in positions of leadership for 20+ years. Her research interests are belonging and leadership. She has an Ed.D. in Adult and Lifelong Learning, a Master’s in Public Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management, and a BA in Journalism.

Contact Information:
Robin Freeman
rfreeman@uacurrents.org