Robin Portman

Robin graduated from UMCP in 1980 with a degree in Education, and in 1989 with an MS in Management Information Systems (now with UMGC). Robin is a former Executive Vice President for Corporate Growth at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she retired in 2016. Most recently, she served as the President and CEO of Atlas Research, a health research and technology consulting company. Robin has extensive experience serving on both for-profit and nonprofit boards. She is currently Vice-Chair of the Board for Westat, an employee-owned for-profit health research company based in Rockville, MD. Robin is also a member, and immediate past-chair of the board for Easterseals of DC | MD | VA, and is the current Governance Committee chair. She recently joined as a board member and Secretary for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and has also served as a Trustee for the University of MD College Park Foundation board. Prior to her corporate career, Robin taught high school in Prince Georges County MD, upon graduating from UMD.

Robin has lived in the DMV since graduating from UMD, and has a deep passion for serving others and the community. She is an active leader and member of Vienna Presbyterian Church, where she has served as an Elder and Deacon, and currently teaches English there for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). She is the current Board Chair for Belong!, a Vienna VA-based nonprofit founded in 2018 by VPC to provide educational and family support services to the underserved in Vienna and Fairfax County. Robin also serves on the board for the Shepherd Center of Northern VA, a nonprofit providing seniors to age in place, and thrive in their communities as they grow older.

Robin loves everything outdoors, especially cycling, biking and skiing. She also enjoys reading and enjoying fine wines. She lives in Vienna VA with her husband Tom, Tom’s 90-plus year-old mother, Pat, and her incredible Australian Shepherd dog, Creedence.