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HARRISBURG — Penn Strategies welcomes a new associate to its staff with the addition of Robin Van Auken, an accomplished researcher, writer, and educator.
Van Auken attended the University of South Florida, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in anthropology. A registered professional archaeologist and former instructor at Lycoming College, she has directed multi-year public cultural heritage projects, worked with hundreds of volunteers, and educated thousands of visitors.
As a communication educator, she's guided college students for two decades, teaching media writing, public relations and web communications and directing its youth program since 2002.
In addition to her work at Penn Strategies, Robin serves as CEO of Hands-on Heritage. This professional services firm collaborates with government, corporate, association, education, and museum clients to develop outstanding visitor experiences and forge creative connections among people, ideas, and communities.
"Robin Van Auken is an accomplished communicator with a gift for supporting our clients," said Jason M. Fitzgerald, president of Penn Strategies. "Her ability to connect with people and willingness to share her knowledge, skills and abilities, is an enormous benefit to our growing list of clients. We are excited to have Robin on our team."
"I enjoy helping our clients build a better Pennsylvania, one project at a time," Van Auken said. "It's a pleasure to work with this dedicated and talented team."