Robert currently serves as a member of FINRA’s Executive Diversity Leadership Council whose purpose is to assist in the development and implementation of programs in connection with the company’s business imperative diversity and inclusion process. He also serves as the Executive Sponsor for the FINRA’s Women’s Network Employee Resource Group. In addition, he participates in speaking engagements and committee work with efforts focused on enhancing opportunities of BAME people in the financial services industry. Robert is also Chairman and Board member of the Community Coalition on Race of South Orange-Maplewood, NJ (a 20 year organization focused on equality). He is also a board member of PFLAG National, Operation HOPE and NSHSS Foundation.