Robin S. Grenier

Robin S. Grenier is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Connecticut, serving as Academic Director of the Graduate Certificate in College Instruction. Her expertise spans adult learning, informal learning, qualitative research, and museum education. Grenier holds a Ph.D. in Adult Education from the University of Georgia (2005), with prior roles as a high school teacher and educational consultant.

• Education: Ph.D. Adult Education (UGA, 2005), M.A. Adult Education (USF, 2001), B.S. English Education (FSU, 1995)
• Research Focus: Museum-based learning, expertise redevelopment, qualitative methodologies

Her research explores how museums function as sites of learning, the role of qualitative inquiry in HRD, and the redevelopment of expertise in professional contexts. She has published extensively on topics like public pedagogy, women’s academic experiences, and organizational learning dynamics. Recent work includes studies on pandemic-era learning adaptations and the qualitative analysis of workplace dynamics.

As a thought leader in qualitative research, Grenier co-edits the journal Human Resource Development International and has authored influential textbooks such as Qualitative Research in Practice. Her collaborative projects often bridge academic theory with community-based practice, emphasizing participatory methods and critical reflection.