In 2007 Robbye began working with the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), as a National Programs Advisor in the Jails Division. Currently, Robbye is the Chief (A) of NIC’s Community Services Division. In that capacity, she serves as project manager for developing trainings and special projects for paroling authorities based on evidence based practices. In collaboration with Carleton University of Canada, Robbye helped to form a specialized NIC technical assistance program for parole structured decision making framework, enhancing the quality of release decision by parole boards and public safety. Robbye has also been assigned to a special Justice Department project, where she led a team of criminal justice leaders from across the country to develop reentry recommendations to assist the successful return of people back into the community.
Robbye has a BS in Criminology from the University Of Maryland, and working towards her MPA from American University in Washington, DC.