Office of the President

Robin’s understanding of the student experience, her preparation to handle the complex demands of higher education leadership, and her intimate knowledge of Lewis & Clark’s mission and culture are all critical elements in building our collective vision of the college’s future.

Scott Fletcher, Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of Education

Robin has proven herself to be a natural leader who knows how to bring people together to get things done, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Stephanie Fowler MA ’97, Chair of the Board of Trustees

Robin has the potential to become one of the most consequential leaders in the history of the institution.

Paula Hayes BS ’92, Trustee and Cochair of the Presidential Search Committee

Robin is a person of vision and unwavering integrity, and has passion for students and for the ability of higher education to change lives.

Andrea Dooley, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Operations, and Member of the Presidential Search Committee

Robin possesses the leadership, vision, and personal qualities that one wants in a college leader.

Janet Napolitano, Former President and Professor of Public Policy, University of California, and Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

Robin will be a transformative president at a critical time of great challenge and opportunity for Lewis & Clark.

Chris Ohman BS ’77, Trustee, Chair of the Board of Alumni, and Member of the Presidential Search Committee

Robin’s familiarity with the campus culture and vision for the future gives students great confidence in her ability to guide this school.

Sarah Lind-MacMillan BA ’22, International Affairs Major and Member of the Presidential Search Committee

Robin is someone who will lead with intentionality, and will further place inclusion, access, and community at the forefront of our school’s identity going forward.

Danielle Torres, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Member of the Presidential Search Committee

Robin combines all that is best in a great leader and I couldn’t be happier with her selection as our next president.

Bruce Suttmeier, Dean of the College and Associate Professor of Japanese

Robin is a proven, dynamic leader with a great wealth of experience in higher education.

Jennifer Johnson, Dean and Erskine Wood Sr. Professor of Law

In these tumultuous times, especially in regard to student issues, I can’t think of a more level-headed and experienced leader than Robin.

Wim Wiewel, President Emeritus, Lewis & Clark

Dr. Holmes-Sullivan has a clear vision of where Lewis & Clark needs to be to meet the challenges and opportunities of this century.

Tung Yin, Professor of Law and Member of the Presidential Search Committee

Robin has established a climate of trust and respect across campus. She is fiercely committed to Lewis & Clark and invested in our success.

Anne Bentley, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Member of the Presidential Search Committee

Robin will be a transformative president at a critical time of great challenge and opportunity for Lewis & Clark.

Patrick Mahaffy BA ’85, Trustee and Cochair of the Presidential Search Committee