why olive hill?

To empower those who have yet to have the full weight of their voices heard.

In America, only 29% of Senior Leadership positions are held by women*, and the higher up the ladder you go, the less women you will see. For every one company run by a woman, 13 companies are run by men. If first level women were hired and promoted like men, there would be one million more women in management in the next five years.  
 
And despite the growing business case for diversity, companies are still struggling to make meaningful advancements on gender equity and diversity. NASDAQ, says it best: 

"[a]t a time when companies are trying to untangle what the next normal will look like, it’s more important than ever before for boards to walk the talk when it comes to diversity and inclusion. One of the most fundamental ways to begin this process is by taking an honest and candid look at the board's current composition, evaluate it, and determine where it needs to be."
If we recognize that women, BIPOC and underrepresented communities deserve the same pathways and access to leadership positions, we must also provide them with the resources and tools for success. At olive hill, we choose to focus our energies in this area to help you unlock and walk through that door. We work collaboratively with other consultants to deepen the bench of consulting services which specialize in unlocking the full potential of individuals and provide transformative leadership for innovative organizations. ​

our founder

With over 25 years as a corporate attorney, finance professional, entrepreneur and community leader she excels in the ability to be an empathetic extrovert, who can help those around her see and tap their true potential. Her keen ability to harmonize discordant views without sacrificing nuance and texture gives her great joy. Her love of taking the journey to learn along the way, fuels her passion to continuously improve.
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Whether in her professional career, volunteerism and philanthropic endeavors, Robin has sought to bring a unique, visionary eye to problem solving. She’s committed to amplifying those leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and companies who dare to say, why not us, why not now, let me show you the way!
*Jess Huang, Alexis Krivkovich, Irina Starikova, Lareina Yee, and Delia Zanoschi, Women in the Workplace 2019 (LeanIn, McKinsey & Company, October 2019): p. 14.

"Oregon is lucky to have olive hill in our corner of the world!"

"Working on Robin's team for the 2020 Women on boards Oregon Campaign was truly remarkable. Her strategic vision, thoughtful planning approach, and inclusive leadership style resulted in highly impactful experience for program attendees, sponsors, and partners. I have incredible admiration as well for her deep commitment to driving gender balance and diversity in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, and look forward to future collaborations. Oregon is lucky to have olive hill in our corner of the world!"
~Jen Barth, Big Small Brands

board + commission experience

  • Point West Credit Union, Board Director (Present)
  • Evermore, Board Member
  • 2020 Women on Boards Oregon, Campaign Chair
  • Oregon State Commission on Children and Families, Commissioner
  • Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots, Commissioner
  • Oregon Board of Psychological Examiners, Commissioner
  • Northwest Health Foundation, Nominating Committee​
  • Portland Center Stage, Board Member
  • Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon, Board Member​
  • Boys and Girls Aid Society, Board Member
  • Epilepsy Foundation of Oregon, Vice Chair
  • Juvenile Rights Project, Board Member
  • Open Meadows (now known as Open School), Board Member
  • Self-Enhancement, Inc., Board Member
  • American Heart Association (Oregon & SW Washington Chapter), Go Red for Women Campaign, Executive Leadership Team
  • American Leadership Forum (Oregon Chapter), Women’s Mentoring Project​