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J u n e 2 0 19 • I NSIGH T | 23 Take a peek at Robyn Davis' resume, and at first glance it may come across as a patchwork stitched together using few common threads. Viewed as a whole, though, it becomes a full work that has led her to a life filled with rich experiences and opportunities. Davis stepped into the role of president and CEO of the Brown County United Way two years ago. e path that brought her there was anything but predictable. Born and raised in New York City, Davis overcame poverty to attain her undergraduate degree at Long Island's Hofstra University before earning her juris doctorate at George Washington University. Davis' early career followed a natural progression. She began working as a staff attorney at legal services in Rhode Island and then became a prosecutor at the state attorney general's office. at led to private practice and ultimately a stint as associate justice for the City of Providence Housing Court. A shi in Davis' personal life brought an early end to her legal career and set her on a new journey. Growing up, Davis had little spiritual background, but she came into a relationship with Christ as an adult and wanted to learn more about God and his word. She connected with a bible teacher who became her spiritual mentor, and Davis le her career to become her mentor's assistant. e decades that followed would bring experiences varied and diverse. "One day I was on the bench, and the next day I was typing up sermon notes," she says. "I look at my resume, and I go, 'Wait, I don't remember all the stuff I did. Oh, yeah!'" Brown County United Way strives to secure stability for all THE G REATER GOO BY JESSICA THIEL P H O T O G R A P H S B Y S H A N E VA N B OX T E L, I M A G E S T U D I O S S T Y L I N G B Y S H A L E N E E N Z