Robert Kollins

Robert Kollins is a Lecturer in the College of Public Health at Kent State University, where he teaches courses in health insurance, leadership, and finance at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He transitioned into this full-time academic role after serving as an Adjunct Faculty member in the same college from August 2017 to May 2022.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University
• Master of Science in Positive Organization Development and Change from Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management
• Master of Science in Management-Healthcare from Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management
• Credential in Development Leadership through Emotional Intelligence from Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management
• Currently enrolled in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Interprofessional Leadership program at Kent State University

Mr. Kollins brings extensive industry experience to his teaching, having spent 14 years at AT&T in leadership roles, where he helped launch major products like U-verse TV and the modern smartphone. He later served as a manager at Medical Mutual, leading the ancillary products operations team responsible for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). His expertise in these areas enables him to provide students with real-world insights into healthcare financing and benefits management.

He is a recognized subject matter expert in health savings accounts and their role in maintaining economic stability during retirement. He is also a member of the Employers Council on Flexible Compensation (ECFC), further affirming his professional engagement in healthcare benefits policy.

His teaching experience extends beyond Kent State, having served as adjunct faculty at Baldwin Wallace University, Notre Dame College, Eastern Gateway Community College, and Cuyahoga Community College, demonstrating a broad commitment to public health and healthcare education across multiple institutions.

Mr. Kollins was recognized by AT&T as one of the Top Managers in the Midwest in 2010, a testament to his leadership capabilities and professional impact in the corporate sector before transitioning to academia.

While there is no publicly listed research output or student advising details, his current academic appointment is active and full-time, focused on applied instruction in health policy and management. He is actively contributing to the development of future public health professionals through practical, experience-driven teaching methodologies.