Robert Nomberg

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Nonprofit Studies

  • Profile

    Nomberg serves as the Founder, President and CEO of Virginia Learns, the Commonwealth’s only statewide nonprofit focusing on K-12 policy and practice. Prior to this work, Nomberg served as the President and CEO of Richmond Jewish Foundation, leading all development, marketing and public relations efforts for the Foundation.

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    • Memberships

      Estate Planning Council of Virginia

      Virginia Gift Planning Council

    • Professional Experience

      President and CEO (2021-Present)
      Virginia Learns, Richmond

      President and CEO/Development Director (2007 - 2021)
      Richmond Jewish Foundation, Richmond

      Founding Principal/Performance Specialist (2005-2007)
      Friendship Public Charter Schools, Washington, DC

      New Leaders for New Schools Resident Principal (2004-2005)
      Anacostia High School, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC

      Assistant Director (2002-2003)
      Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Montgomery, Ala.

      Deputy Policy Director/Education Policy Advisor (2000-2003)
      Office of the Governor, State of Alabama, Montgomery, AL

    • Community Service

      Board of Directors, Henrico Education Foundation

      Board of Directors, Orchard House School

      Student Performance Task Force, Henrico County Public Schools

      Budget Advisory Committee, Henrico County Public Schools

      Member, Senator Mark Warner’s Interfaith Advisory Group