“For me, working in philanthropy comes with a tremendous responsibility to listen to underserved and marginalized communities and understand their needs and their strengths. My hope is to advance a healthier and more just society by helping distribute resources to support their ideas."

Robert Korycinski (he/him) is an Associate Program Officer for Cambia Health Foundation. He focuses on both the Healthy and Connected Aging and Healthcare Workforce areas of focus within the Foundation. He manages grants and initiatives that support the health and well-being of older adults and the paid and unpaid healthcare workforce. 

Robert previously worked at the National Cancer Institute at National Institutes of Health (NIH) where he assisted in developing Healthy People 2030 and conducted strategic planning initiatives for physical activity research. After moving to Salt Lake City, UT in January 2020, he worked at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services where he led the development and implementation of the 2021-2025 Utah Comprehensive Cancer Prevention and Control Plan and supported the statewide pandemic response. Robert holds a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy (2020) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Spanish (2016). 

Outside of work, you can find Robert helping adult English learners prepare for their US citizenship interviews, practicing a few moves at the ice rink from his days as a competitive figure skater, or hiking along one of the mountain peaks that dot the beautiful Utah landscape.