Robbie joined the UGA SBDC in 2020, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in marketing and communication. Her work with higher education and non-profit organizations honed her versatility and understanding of the challenges inherent in working with limited staff, resources and budgets – challenges that small business owners face every day. Robbie specializes in helping small businesses navigate the complexities of digital transformation, from developing comprehensive marketing strategies to implementing cutting-edge AI solutions. Her areas of expertise include marketing, communications, graphic design, brand design and management, process analysis, search engine optimization (SEO) and artificial intelligence (AI).

Through the development and delivery of business training programs, Robbie equips entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge to compete in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Beyond her work developing curriculum for Georgia's small business community, she serves as a lead contributor to America's SBDC AI U, a multi-year certification program supported by Google.org that trains business consultants nationwide to help small businesses implement AI solutions.

A lifelong learner, Robbie holds a dual certification as a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) | AMA Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) from the Digital Marketing Institute and American Marketing Association, a certificate in Instructional Design and eLearning from the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education, and a certificate in Nonprofit Organization Management from the Georgia Center for Nonprofits.