Frank Robinson, Ph.D., is the Vice President of Public Health for Baystate Health (2015-present). In this role, Dr. Robinson is responsible for integrating clinical and community care to better serve vulnerable people and populations across the spectrum of diversity and create healthier communities. In leading Baystate’s efforts to expand the definition of health to include economic opportunity; access to education, nutritious food and culture; safe neighborhoods; and other underlying essentials of a person’s and a community’s ability to thrive, Dr. Robinson focuses on building community partnerships to achieve large-scale health improvements, including resource development, health education and health equity initiatives, and community benefits. Dr. Robinson also represents Baystate Health in the area of Community Relations by building a shared agenda and common goals for community improvement with neighborhood, community and business representatives, and other key stakeholders. Dr. Robinson joined Baystate Health in 1995 and until 2015 (20 years) simultaneously served as the Executive Director of Partners for a Healthier Community and the Director of Community Health Planning at Baystate Health. In his role at Partners for a Healthier Community, Dr. Robinson excelled in breaking down traditional non-profit sector silos and fostering innovative community responses to community problems.