Lanier Foundation
Kristine Marie-Elizabeth RobisonExecutive Director Kristy Robison is executive director of the Lanier Foundation, established by Robison in 2005 to promote education and cultural arts initiatives throughout the Atlanta region. Robison is also co-founder of Lanier Parking Holdings. Robison is an avid supporter of the Atlanta Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Georgia Tech Foundation, Woodruff Arts Center, AT&T Classic Executives for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta Opera, Marcus Institute, Arthritis Foundation, the Piedmont Park Conservancy, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. In 2004, Robison chaired the Piedmont Park Conservancy's Passion for Piedmont event, the organization's largest fundraiser, second only to the annual Landmark Luncheon. In 2006, Robison chaired the 25th Anniversary of the Arthritis Foundation's marquis event, the Crystal Ball. Robison also co-chaired the 2007 Corps De Ballet annual luncheon for the Atlanta Ballet and the host committee for the Atlanta Police Foundation Ball. Robison has hosted the patron parties for the Piedmont Park Conservancy Olmstead Society, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Atlanta Ballet, Arthritis Foundation, and Zoo Atlanta's Beastly Feast. She is the 2008 co-honorary chair of the Atlanta Police Foundation Ball. Robison also serves on the board of directors of the Atlanta Ballet. Her other civic activities include serving on the Ansley Park Civic Association board of directors for seven years where she chaired the Special Events and Membership Committees. She also co-chaired three Ansley Park Tour of Homes. Robison earned her bachelor's degree in business administration and behavioral science from Oglethorpe University in 1997, graduating summa cum laude. She was born in Long Island, New York and raised in Atlanta. |