History Is Made At Rowan College At Burlington County

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — When Robin A. Walton chaired Rowan College of Burlington County’s Board of Trustees meeting this past Tuesday, she became the first black woman to hold that position, the institution said.

She told Patch that creating educational opportunities that are accessible to all and meeting the needs of the college’s students as “they prepare to step into the workforce” are some of her top priorities as the board of trustees’ chair.

“Then we create greater access to opportunity around economic development, around workforce development, around health and wellness, around any and everything that we need in order to be whole people.”

Walton was serving as a board of trustee member when word of her ascension to chair.

Several Burlington County government leaders said Walton’s professional background will help RCBC build on the momentum the institution has been gaining during the past few years.

“Ms. Walton has the perfect mix of experience and vision to lead the governance of our county’s college,” said Burlington County Commissioner Felicia Hopson.

Another Burlington County Commissioner, Dan O’Connell, said he was “confident Rowan College of Burlington County’s record of excellence will continue under Ms. Walton’s leadership and that she will help the college grow and become even more accessible.”

Walton currently lives in Burlington Township. She is also Senior Vice President of Government and External Affairs at Inspira Health and a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Southern Jersey.

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