Founded in 2012, Upper West Strategies is focused on driving economic opportunity at the intersection of government/education, private industry, and mission-driven organizations.
Services
Strategy
UWS employs a rigorous process of information gathering, analysis, recommendations generation and implementation planning. The heart of the UWS information gathering process is direct outreach to key stakeholders through a series of in-depth interviews, which deliver clarity and perspective.
Program Development
Upon developing an understanding of our clients’ needs and objectives, we work to develop innovative program concepts and package them into a holistic plan that can be implemented to achieve and exceed goals.
Partnerships
UWS’s Robbins has over 20 years experience developing partnerships among corporations, non-profits, public sector organizations and the entertainment industry
Program Execution
The best strategy, program design and partnerships only go so far. Ultimately, impeccable program execution is essential.
Our Team
Richard Robbins is the founder and CEO of Upper West Strategies.
He has extensive experience in strategy, marketing, policy and tech. Robbins has conducted a number of high-level strategy consulting and program development/execution efforts including for the National Society of Black Engineers, New York City’s Department of Education, New York City’s Economic Development Corporation, and other leading mission-driven, governmental, and corporate clients.
Sharon Kaplan, Senior Program Director
Sally Feng, Associate Director of Career Development
Evan Ross, Program Coordinator
Bill Hamersly, Program Coordinator
Zaruhi Karapetyan, Career Development Manager
Anita Kishore, Consultant
Our Work
