Robert has worked as a geriatric social worker and lobbyist for over 30 years, developing and coordinating programs for people with disabilities, older adults, and volunteers. He is the President for the Florida Chapter of the Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care.
Enjoying both journalism and human services, Robert combined both interests into publishing newsletters for nonprofit organizations. He currently publishes the annual Florida Health & Social Services Navigator Resource Guide, the bi-monthly Florida Health & Social Services Advocate Newsletter, the Society for Social Work Leaders in Health Care (SSWLHC) Social Work Advocate Newsletter, and writes “The Savvy Senior” column in the Century Village-Boca Raton newspaper.
Robert has had articles published in the Miami Herald and Sun-Sentinel and authored “Advocacy Guide and Toolkit for Florida Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals” published by National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
Robert presents workshops on Locating & Accessing Community Resources, Advocacy, the Legislative Process, and Aging & Disability. Robert currently lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his daughter, Eliana.