Robyn is an ordained Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. She currently serves as Pastor of the Blackwell AME Zion Church in Hartford, CT. She is the Director for the Ministers Health Fellowship Advocacy Coalition. Robyn served as an Associate Minister at Cross Street AME Zion Church for over 15 years. In the ministry at Cross Street AME Zion Church, Robyn had Pastoral Oversight of Administration, Christian Education, Women’s Ministry, Family Life and Education and serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Cross Street Training and Academic Center. Robyn served as the Former Coordinator for the Hartford District of the New England Conference Balm of Gilead Ministry. She served for four years as the New England Conference Christian Education Director. Robyn currently serves as the Chairperson for the AME Zion Christian Education Director of The Commission on Family life and serves as the New England Conference Assistant Director of Christian Education. Prior to relocating back to Connecticut Robyn served in the ministry at Covenant Baptist Church in Washington, DC for over sixteen years.
Robyn is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity with a concentration in Urban Ministry at the Boston Campus of Gordon Conwell Theological Institute. Robyn is a member of the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation. She holds an Associate Degree in Information Systems, Bachelor Degrees in Computer Science and Counseling, and a Masters Degree in Counseling. She is graduate of Middlesex Theology and Technical Institute, FaithWorks Leadership Institute, Connecticut Health Foundation Academy of Health Equity Leadership Program, Saint Francis Clinical Pastoral Counseling Program and, Hartford Seminary Women’s Leadership Program. She has a completed a Graduate Certificate in Spirituality from Hartford Seminary.
Robyn Anderson has over thirty-five years of experience in the Human Services field. She most recently served as the Program Director for the Multidimensional Family Therapy, Training, Consultation and Quality Assurance Program for the State of Connecticut at Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.
She has over thirty years of experience working with adults and adolescents who have co-occurring disorders. She has managed and directed Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Abuse Programs for adults and adolescents. Robyn has and continues to provide Clinical Consultation to state programs, community-based substance abuse treatment programs and the faith based community in the Hartford and Washington, DC area. She is a facilitator for the Saint Francis Pastoral Counseling Program and has served as an Adjunct Professor and Lecturer for universities and community colleges. Robyn has authored many articles and publications that have been published in Psychology Journals.
As a change agent for the Human Services field, Robyn is a strong advocate for HIV/STD Education/Treatment culturally competent, innovative, trauma sensitive, gender specific, family driven and quality services for families throughout the Diaspora.
Robyn is a National Multidimensional Family Therapy Trainer. She is a licensed and Certified Addictions Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Robyn Anderson has and still serves on many civic and community boards. She is an author and has received many leadership community service awards.
Robyn loves the Lord and Love’s God’s Church! Her Favorite Scripture is: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
Robyn has a blended family and is the proud mother of 5 children and 10 grandchildren.
Robyn is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity with a concentration in Urban Ministry at the Boston Campus of Gordon Conwell Theological Institute. Robyn is a member of the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation. She holds an Associate Degree in Information Systems, Bachelor Degrees in Computer Science and Counseling, and a Masters Degree in Counseling. She is graduate of Middlesex Theology and Technical Institute, FaithWorks Leadership Institute, Connecticut Health Foundation Academy of Health Equity Leadership Program, Saint Francis Clinical Pastoral Counseling Program and, Hartford Seminary Women’s Leadership Program. She has a completed a Graduate Certificate in Spirituality from Hartford Seminary.
Robyn Anderson has over thirty-five years of experience in the Human Services field. She most recently served as the Program Director for the Multidimensional Family Therapy, Training, Consultation and Quality Assurance Program for the State of Connecticut at Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.
She has over thirty years of experience working with adults and adolescents who have co-occurring disorders. She has managed and directed Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Abuse Programs for adults and adolescents. Robyn has and continues to provide Clinical Consultation to state programs, community-based substance abuse treatment programs and the faith based community in the Hartford and Washington, DC area. She is a facilitator for the Saint Francis Pastoral Counseling Program and has served as an Adjunct Professor and Lecturer for universities and community colleges. Robyn has authored many articles and publications that have been published in Psychology Journals.
As a change agent for the Human Services field, Robyn is a strong advocate for HIV/STD Education/Treatment culturally competent, innovative, trauma sensitive, gender specific, family driven and quality services for families throughout the Diaspora.
Robyn is a National Multidimensional Family Therapy Trainer. She is a licensed and Certified Addictions Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Robyn Anderson has and still serves on many civic and community boards. She is an author and has received many leadership community service awards.
Robyn loves the Lord and Love’s God’s Church! Her Favorite Scripture is: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
Robyn has a blended family and is the proud mother of 5 children and 10 grandchildren.