Dynestie Robinson

Bio

Dynestie Robinson is the coordinator of the national Community Engaged Internship program. She oversees professional development opportunities, hands-on experiences, and funding resources for 40 undergraduate student interns from underrepresented and indigenous communities across the nation.

Robinson’s background in community engagement includes her work with Passage Home, Wake County’s Community Action Agency. Passage Home provides intentional and accessible resources to lift families out of the cycle of poverty and toward generational self-sufficiency. As Passage Home’s volunteer coordinator, Robinson mentored interns, volunteers, and staff, ensuring their professional development and success. Additionally, she played a pivotal role as the nonprofit’s communications and grant writer, securing vital funding for its initiatives and programs.

Robinson earned her bachelors of social work from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her masters of social work from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is also pursuing her doctorate in social work.