Jennie Ward Robinson is the President and Executive Director of the Institute for Public Health and Water Research. Prior to assuming leadership of the Institute, she was the Director of the Division of Medical and Scientific Affairs at Alzheimer’s Association, a private health organization that supports national and international research projects and services for people with Alzheimer’s. She has substantial expertise and training in organizational psychology, management of organizations, and recruitment, training and retention of staff.

Dr. Ward Robinson received her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She also holds a M.S. from Kansas State University and B.S. from University of Houston, Clear Lake, where she was recently recognized with a Distinguished Alumni Award for her contributions to minority health.