Robinson holds an undergraduate degree from Bennett College and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from A&T. She served on the advisory committee to develop the doctorate program in interdisciplinary leadership studies and has been an adjunct professor at A&T.

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Gladys A. Robinson holds an undergraduate degree from Bennett College, as well as a master's degree and a Ph.D. from A&T.

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Robinson, of Greensboro, North Carolina, is a retired community health executive with expertise in aging, health and education. She served for 35 years as executive director of Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, which provides minority health services for sickle cell disease, HIV/AIDS prevention/outreach, diabetes screening and infant mortality prevention.

Gladys A. Robinson is a retired community health executive. She previously served as executive director of Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency.

Robinson was first elected to the state Senate in 2010 representing District 28, Greensboro/Guilford County, and is serving her eighth term. Her leadership in advocating for Medicaid expansion has provided life-saving care to thousands of North Carolinians, a testament to her commitment to addressing health disparities.

Gladys was first elected to the North Carolina State Senate representing District 28 in 2010 and is serving her eighth term.

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Senator Robinson has served seven terms in the North Carolina State Senate. She has led the fight for Medicaid Expansion beginning in 2012, for Leandro Funding for public schools, and has been the strongest voice in higher education, especially funding for HBCUs. Senator Robinson has worked hard for NC A&T and UNCG and is the former chair of the Bennett College Board of Trustees, home of the Women's Business Center. She advocates for women's rights, equal pay, and support for small/minority businesses.

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Advocates for support for small and minority-owned businesses.

- Advocates for equal pay.
- Advocates for support for small and minority-owned businesses.

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Senator Robinson has also been a steadfast advocate for women's rights, fighting for equal pay, reproductive healthcare access, and combating gender-based violence. Her commitment to these critical issues sets her apart as a leader who is not only well-informed and experienced but also deeply compassionate and responsive to the needs of her constituents.

Advocates for efforts to combat gender-based violence.

- Advocates for efforts to combat gender-based violence.

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Advocates for reproductive health care access.

- Advocates for Medicaid expansion.
- Advocates for reproductive health care access.

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Senator Gladys A. Robinson has consistently demonstrated inclusive, effective, and responsible leadership during her tenure in the North Carolina State Senate. Recognizing the pressing need for affordable healthcare, Senator Robinson has been instrumental in championing policies that prioritize the well-being of all North Carolinians. Her dedication to quality education is evident through her tireless efforts to secure funding for public schools and expand opportunities for students.

Advocates for Leandro funding for public schools and expanded educational opportunities for students.

Advocates for expanded educational opportunities for students.

Advocates for higher-education funding, particularly for historically Black colleges and universities.

Wants more higher-education funding, particularly for historically Black colleges and universities.

- Advocates for expanded educational opportunities for students.
- Wants more higher-education funding, particularly for historically Black colleges and universities.

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- Advocates for higher-education funding, particularly for historically Black colleges and universities.

Gladys is from Greensboro, North Carolina. She attended Bennett College for Women and North Carolina A&T University. She has a bachelor’s degree from Bennett College for Women and a Doctor of Philosophy in leadership studies from North Carolina A&T University. She attends Providence Baptist Church.

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Gladys is a State Senator for North Carolina’s 28th District. She works at the North Carolina Senate. She previously worked at null.

Gladys A. Robinson is currently a member of the North Carolina State Senate representing District 28. She was elected in 2010 and has served eight terms. She is chair of the Democratic Senate Caucus.

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- Your State Senator drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
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