The Faith & Politics Institute (FPI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has named Robert Wilson-Black as its new President & CEO effective November 17, 2022. Rob, being an energetic non-profit business leader, brings a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for positive change within the constituents we serve.
“Our Board of Directors is thrilled to introduce a leader of Rob’s caliber into our community to guide FPI,” said Board Chair, David Marventano. “Rob possesses the qualifications and expertise to grow FPI into an even greater, more successful, organization to create a lasting impact on Rep. John Lewis’ legacy.”
Rob comes to FPI from his role as the former CEO of Sojourners. A graduate of the University of Chicago (Ph.D., A.M.) and the University of Richmond (B.A., M.H.), Rob served as a college and seminary vice president for many years. In 2017, Rob was awarded an honorary doctorate from Franklin College in Indiana for his work as a “scholar, leader, and advocate for religion.” Rob has served as the founding Chair of the National Museum of American Religion and currently serves as Chair of the University of Chicago Divinity School alumni council, and as a member of the President’s Advisory Board of the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. He recently authored “The End of College: Religion and the Transformation of Higher Education in the 20th Century (Fortress, 2021). Rob is married to the Rev. Juli Wilson-Black, and they have three children.
In accepting the position he notes,“I have long admired the inspiring work and mission of the Faith and Politics Institute, and look forward to serving its outstanding staff and constituents in building courage, conscience and compassion among our nation’s leaders.”
Rob assumed the role of President and CEO on November 17, 2022. Please join the board of directors of the Faith & Politics Institute in welcoming Rob Wilson-Black to our organization.
For more information, please email David Marventano at david.marventano@faithandpolitics.