About Us: Testimonials

“Robin has a unique ability to come into an organization and address longstanding communication challenges within faculty departments. I have observed Robin successfully navigate situations where misunderstandings, historical tensions, and differing perspectives significantly impacted collegiality, trust, and respect between employees in the workplace. Through active listening, thoughtful facilitation, and a deep understanding of conflict management and communication skills, Robin creates an environment where faculty members feel heard, respected, and empowered to engage in productive dialogue. Her ability to identify root causes, build trust among stakeholders, and guide departments toward sustainable solutions has resulted in stronger relationships, improved communication, and more effective team functioning. Robin’s expertise in resolving complex interpersonal and organizational issues makes her an invaluable partner for any academic department seeking meaningful and lasting change.”

— Cindy Vyskocil, Vice Chancellor of South Orange County Community College

“For more than 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work with Robin from across the labor-management table—me as an HR consultant and Robin as a union representative. In that time, I have seen her navigate exceptionally difficult and sensitive workplace matters with preparation, integrity, and sound judgment. Robin is a strong advocate, but she also understands that effective advocacy requires more than holding a position. She has a remarkable ability to identify the real issue, bring the right people into a productive conversation, and move matters that could have become prolonged disputes toward practical and lasting resolution. I have watched her help repair strained working relationships, restore communication, and create a workable path forward when the parties initially appeared far apart. Robin does not avoid hard conversations, nor does she allow them to become needlessly adversarial. She brings credibility, candor, and a deep understanding of labor relations, organizational dynamics, and the public sector to every engagement. I trust Robin’s judgment and would confidently recommend her to any organization seeking a skilled facilitator, mediator, trainer, or strategic labor-relations partner.”

— Rachel Shaw, President & Principal Consultant of Rachel Shaw, Inc. and Shaw HR Consulting, Inc.

“I have worked with Robin from across the table for over 20 years representing community college districts in collective bargaining. As such our client’s interests often differed. Together we were able to reach agreements in large part because Robin respected the process and identified creative solutions on what were often complex issues.

Robin is collaborative but also appropriately assertive. She advocated strongly for the faculty she represented, but at the same time respected the process and the districts’ bargaining teams. That comes from knowing how to effectively communicate with those whose interests don't align on many issues. Reaching agreements in collective bargaining requires a balance of getting what you want/need versus understanding compromise to accomplish as much as possible. When we worked together, Robin’s collaborative communications style helped her to be effective for her clients.”

— Peter Brown, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 

“Working with Robin Devitt has been both a privilege and an incredibly valuable learning experience. Her years of experience, genuine desire to support the people she works with, and natural ability to quickly identify the underlying issues within a complex situation make her an exceptional problem solver and an invaluable resource to any team. Whether providing thoughtful guidance about our Collective Bargaining Agreement, navigating a challenging personnel matter, or facilitating mediation between team members experiencing conflict, Robin brings the knowledge, perspective, and interpersonal skills necessary to thoughtfully assess situations and move them toward a productive outcome. She is consistently well-prepared, asks insightful questions, and has an exceptional ability to identify not only the immediate issue, but also the underlying dynamics that may be contributing to it. Robin is never afraid to take on difficult or sensitive issues that require time, patience, and care. Her repertoire includes a wide range of exercises, strategies, and practices designed to help individuals and teams address underlying concerns, strengthen communication, and develop more effective working relationships. Beyond her professional expertise, Robin is simply a good human being. She approaches her work with compassion, integrity, thoughtfulness, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. It is always a pleasure to work with her, and I have learned a great deal from her over the last few years.”

— Christina Hinkle, Executive Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, Saddleback College

“I have worked with Robin Devitt on a variety of labor relations, negotiation, and challenging employee issues for well over 15 years at two different Community College Districts. I have always found her to be collaborative, honest, fair, direct, and willing to explore creative options to reach a mutually beneficial conclusion. She is highly skilled at collective bargaining, training, and is a systems thinker that identifies both issues and potential solutions. She is thoroughly professional, ethical, and an expert in her field. She is an excellent and engaging consultant, trainer, and mediator. She will be in high demand and a huge asset to any organization who is fortunate enough to work with her.”

— Diane Fiero, Vice Chancellor, Coast Community College District

“Robin combines the essential qualities of leadership needed to direct others: knowledge, listening skills, implementation skills, one-on-one focus, and large-group dynamics. She is a skilled team builder and negotiator and has a great ability to focus on details while maintaining the larger picture. Any organization can benefit from her abilities.”

— Bill Raabe, independent e-learning professional

“Not only has Robin always been personable and friendly to me, but she has been a source of a wealth of valuable information, a good listener, a good trainer, and has been available practically 24/7 whenever I have needed her. She helped me learn, understand and be able to implement complex negotiations and relationship skills.”

— Anthony Hayes, community college educator

“Robin is very child-centered and wants what is best and appropriate for children and students. She is an amazing women to work with and knows the law inside and out.”

— Cara Wysong, resource specialist