Bob Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Widener University located just outside Philadelphia in 1998 and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychotherapy from Florida Atlantic University in 2007. Bob's passion for innovative strategies and pioneering change was sparked after working with inner city kids who showed incredible resilience in some of the most deplorable family situations. As his passion grew so did his desire to create opportunities to Solve Problems with the youth of our Country. Bob is a licensed clinical Psychotherapist, certified Substance Abuse Expert, and past commission appointed Alcohol and Drug Committee Member. Bob works with think tanks out of DC as a member of the American Enterprise Institute’s Leadership Network and the Colorado based Ascend Network through the Aspen Institute where he leads community partners to address intergenerational poverty. As the Founder/CEO of Project LIFT Inc. est. in 2010 and located in Palm City Florida, Bob and his team work to provide innovative education, mental health and substance abuse strategies through dignity and the skilled trades.