CHILDREN AT RISK
Robert Sanborn has a diverse work experience, beginning in 1988 at Rice University where they served as Associate Dean & Faculty until 1996. Following this, they worked at Hampshire College as the Dean of Student Affairs and Faculty in Social Science from 1996 to 1999. In 2005, they became the Chief Executive Officer of Children at Risk. In 2008, they joined the University of Houston-Downtown as a Faculty member and continued in this role until 2022.
Robert Sanborn received their Bachelor's degree in Government from Florida State University, which they attended from 1977 to 1980. Robert later pursued further education and obtained a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in International Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, which they completed from 1986 to 1990.
CHILDREN AT RISK
Our Mission: CHILDREN AT RISK serves as a catalyst for change to improve the quality of life for children through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration and advocacy. How We Are Different: CHILDREN AT RISK is the only nonprofit organization that is focused solely on the well-being of the whole child, tracks those indicators through its publication Growing Up in Houston, and proactively drives change for children by educating legislators on the importance of improving each of the key indicators. What We Do: Through its research and advocacy programs, CHILDREN AT RISK is a well-known leader in understanding the health, safety and economic indicators impacting children, and educating public policy makers in their importance in improving the lives of children. Our Vision: The focus of CHILDREN AT RISK is to make children’s needs a priority and to ensure ample resources are available for children and their families to thrive. Our Values: 1. Children First: Our top priority is ensuring a better future for our children 2. Integrity: We are accountable for quality and transparency 3. Collaboration: We achieve more together than we do individually 4. Optimism: We inspire a culture of possibility 5. Meaningful Change: Our efforts are deliberate, measurable and focus on achieving substantial impact 6. Passion: We are motivated by the work that we do