Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D.

Dr. Robin Ganzert is the President and Chief Executive Officer for American Humane Association, the nation’s leading voice for the protection of children and animals. Through its numerous globally recognized programs and initiatives, American Humane’s work has brought about sustained, measured change and social impact to protecting society’s most vulnerable.

Prior to joining American Humane in 2010, Dr. Ganzert served as the Deputy Director of Philanthropic Services at The Pew Charitable Trusts. In her role, she provided leadership and management for the team of advisors for strategic high-impact philanthropy. Before joining Pew, Dr. Ganzert was the Senior Vice President and National Director of Philanthropic Strategies with Wachovia Wealth Management, a division of Wachovia Bank, N.A. She formerly served as the National Director of the Wachovia Center for Planned Giving.

Dr. Ganzert received her B.S. and M.B.A. from Wake Forest University and her doctorate from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She holds five professional financial management and accounting certifications, including Accredited Investment Fiduciary and Certified in Management Accounting. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors with the ALS Association based in Washington, DC.