Shaun Robinson

Emmy Award-winning journalist, television personality, author, producer, philanthropist, and girls’ empowerment activist, Shaun Robinson is a true role model. She has won the respect and admiration of millions of daily television viewers throughout her career, including her work as co-host of the entertainment news show, "Access Hollywood." Robinson has interviewed Hollywood’s biggest stars and covered the red carpets, and hosted the official pre-shows for the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. Additionally, she anchored NBC’s coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Robinson has provided valuable contributions to several major news networks including "NBC Nightly News," "Today Show," MSNBC, and CNN. She has also served as a guest co-host on "The View," "The Joy Behar Show," and has been featured as a panelist on "Larry King Live." Her hosting roles extend across Lifetime, TLC, and BET networks, and she guest hosted on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Among her awards, Robinson won an Emmy for her live coverage of "A Grand Night in Harlem" for the Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. She received the prestigious Gracie Award for profiling the history of African Americans and the Oscars in "BET Takes Hollywood." Additional accolades include the Outstanding Coverage of Race & Ethnicity Award from Columbia University for her role in "TV One Access," and awards from the Associated Press and American Women in Radio and Television.

Robinson is passionate about issues of girls and self-esteem and empowerment. As an author, her book "Exactly As I Am" offers advice on self-belief. She founded the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls to support grassroots charities in five key areas of girls' issues: (S)TEM, (H)EALTH, (A)RTS, (U)NITY, and (N)EIGHBORHOODS. Her efforts in philanthropy have led to recognition such as DOVE’s Real Beauty Award and an invitation to join Women Moving Millions. Additionally, Robinson actively supports literacy and foster care through work with JumpStart and the Los Angeles County "Share Your Heart, Share Your Home" program, and raises awareness on heart disease with the "Arrest the Risk" campaign. She continues to serve on the national board of Girls, Inc. and is committed to using her platform to effect positive change.