Karla Robinson, Ph.D.

Karla Robinson, Ph.D.

Karla Robinson leads grants strategy, writing, and management at OhioGuidestone.

Karla holds both a PhD and an MA in Communications from Northwestern University, along with a certificate in Telecommunications Science, Management and Policy. She earned her BA in Communications with a minor in English at The Ohio State University, and held internships at both WSYX, an ABC affiliate, and with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Karla’s leadership experience goes beyond her role at OhioGuidestone. She was an executive leader for Project: LEARN of Medina County, and held teaching roles at the University of Kentucky, University of Akron, and Michigan State University.

Growing up, Karla was a state champion cross‑country skier and now enjoys cheering on Ohio Sports teams and solving crossword puzzles.

Karla and her husband live in Medina, Ohio.

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The Real Life of a Grant Writer

by OhioGuidestone Content Staff, Karla Robinson, Ph.D. 04.29.2026 0

What Grant Writers Really Do and How They Work Step inside the life of a grant writer—how they research funding, craft proposals, and help nonprofits like OhioGuidestone... Read more.