NextBillion - A WDI Publication

Rob Parkinson is the coordinator of the Learning Center for Artemisia. He graduated in Economics from the University of Nottingham, UK, and studying a post-graduate course in Group Dynamics. Coordinates the creation and facilitation of Artemisia’s learning programs. Founded the Brazil Chapter of ANDE, coordinating research projects, organizing events and increasing membership of the network from 6 to 20 organizations. Coordinated the ‘edge’ program, organizing internships, workshops and competitions to mobilize university students around the world to get involved with social business. Previously International Director at AIESEC, responsible for the growth of the Western Europe & North America region and for global strategy development. Has lived in the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Thailand, working in various leadership roles with multicultural teams.