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Co-Founder
Claire Sands Robinson, JD
Claire Sands Robinson is the Co-Founder of Ridgewood Strategies, with over a decade plus of experience advising C-suite leaders in strategic planning, operations, HR, and compliance. Claire brings a rare combination of business insight, legal training, and executional excellence to every engagement.
Before launching Ridgewood Strategies, Claire held multiple leadership roles at PNC Bank and BBVA USA, where she led enterprise-level HR initiatives, managed strategic projects, and served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
Claire is particularly skilled in aligning strategy with execution, building cross-functional collaboration, and driving initiatives that create measurable results. She is also a seasoned event strategist, having led high-profile summits, keynote engagements, and stakeholder gatherings.
A two-time graduate of the University of Alabama, Claire holds a Bachelors of Science in Finance, as well as a Juris Doctor. Claire brings a values-driven, partnership-oriented approach to helping organizations grow, engage, and lead with clarity.
Co-Founder
Mauri J. Robinson
Mauri J. Robinson is the Co-Founder of Ridgewood Strategies, with nearly two decades leading strategic initiatives across education, logistics, finance, and nonprofit sectors. Before launching Ridgewood Strategies, Mauri held leadership roles in public charter schools, national logistics firms, and Fortune 500 banks where he managed multimillion-dollar budgets, implemented large-scale operational systems, and led teams through periods of growth and transformation.
Additionally, Mauri has served on numerous local and national governing boards, where he has spearheaded high-profile events that have collectively raised millions of dollars to support critical programs and initiatives.
Mauri holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Business Administration from Morehouse College, along with leadership and non-profit certifications from Harvard Graduate School of Education. His strategic mindset and operational discipline make him a trusted partner for clients seeking sustainable growth and operational excellence.