Board of Trustees

Dr. Robiaun R. Charles, CFRE

As co-principal and chief executive officer of ECG, Dr. Robiaun Charles has more than 25 years of experience maximizing philanthropic support for institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations. 

Previously Dr. Charles served as vice president with Grenzebach Glier and Associates (GG+A), a leading global philanthropic management consulting firm where she led and supported projects with more than a dozen universities including Boston University, the National Cathedral School, the University of Cape Town, the University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University, and Wellesley College.

Before joining GG+A, Dr. Charles served as vice president for college advancement at Agnes Scott College. Through her leadership, Agnes Scott exceeded the goal of the College’s largest ever comprehensive campaign, raising $116 million against a $100 million goal. 

Dr. Charles has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. She is president-elect of the Rollins College Alumni Board and national co-chair of the Rollins Fund. 

Dr. Charles earned her Ed.D. in higher education and policy from the Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, an M.P.A. in nonprofit administration from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University, and a B.A. in Philosophy from Rollins College.