Dr. Robinson concentrates in the areas of environmental sociology and the study of social movements. She received her Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo.). Recently, Robinson received a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Grant for a project entitled “People’s Park Community Development and Sustainability.” This project will address the need to develop and maintain “People’s Park” on Main Street adjacent to the Tri-Main Center, into a sustainable community garden. She also works with the United Way, Tools For Living Working Group, helping to evaluate agencies who are awarded community grants.