Our Board
Anthony Robbins
For the past three decades, Anthony Robbins has served as an advisor to leaders around the world. A recognized authority on the psychology of leadership, negotiations, organizational turnaround, and peak performance, he has been honored consistently for his strategic intellect and humanitarian endeavors.
Robbins has directly impacted the lives of nearly 50 million people from 80 countries with his best-selling books and multimedia products, public speaking engagements, and live events. Since fathering the life coaching industry, Robbins has produced the #1-selling audio coaching system of all time. He also is an international best-selling author, award-winning speaker, corporate Vice Chairman, and Chairman overseeing five private companies. Robbins has been honored by Accenture as one of the "Top 50 Business Intellectuals in the World"; by Harvard Business Press as one of the "Top 200 Business Gurus"; by American Express as one of the "Top Six Business Leaders in the World" to coach its entrepreneurial clients; by Justice Byron White as one of the world's "Outstanding Humanitarians"; and by the International Chamber of Commerce as one of the top 10 "Outstanding People of World."
Bob Johnson
Bob's role as one of the more prominent CEO's today gives Ensure Charity incredible insight into the corporate clients we work with.
Bob Johnson became CEO of Dubai Aerospace on 1st August 2006 - given the remit for delivering one of the most innovative and successful businesses in the global aerospace industry inside the next decade. Johnson, 60, was previously Chairman of Honeywell's $11 billion Aerospace business, the world's largest supplier of aircraft engines, equipment, systems and services for commercial transport, regional, general aviation and military aircraft, until his retirement at the beginning of 2006. Prior to that role, he had been the President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace.
In 2007 Johnson was named International Executive of the Year by Miami University and The Farmer School of Business. He is a member of both the Board of Directors and Trustees of Arizona State University Foundation; and a member of Conquistadores Del Cielo, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Greater Phoenix Leadership and a Board member of the Drug Free Arizona Organization. He is also a member of four corporation boards: Phelps Dodge, Roper Industries, Spirit Aero Systems, and Ariba. A native of Zanesville, Ohio, he is a graduate of Miami University. He currently lives in Dubai and also has a home in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Eugene "Mitch" Mitchell
Mitch Mitchell is currently the regional vice president of external affairs for San Diego Gas & Electric Company/ SEMPRA. As former Vice President of Public Policy and Communications with the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, he often serves as an intermediary between private and public business entities, opening doors of communication for unique business-to-business relationships. He is often called on as a source for print and news media, guest expert for discussion panels, and the education of private organizations on timely local and state issues.
Mr. Mitchell's commitment to the community has not been limited to his career accomplishments. He is currently the Chairman of the San Diego Food Bank and also sits on the Burn Institute, San Diego Opera Board, Workforce Partnership and the County's First Five Finance Commission.
In 2002 Mr. Mitchell was responsible for overseeing the Woman and Minority Business Program for the NFL, NFL Youth Education Town and San Diego Super Bowl 37 Host Committee. He formally served Governor Davis' Appointee to the California Respiratory Care Board. He is currently serving as a Governor's Appointee to the Little Hoover Commission. Mr. Mitchell was named of one San Diego Magazines "People to Watch" in 2002. He received the San Diego Opera's Champion of the Opera - Pearl Fisher award and was also a recipient of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine's "40 under 40" Brightest Young Reasons for Hope.
Lynn Renee Híjar
Under the Mayor of San Diego's leadership, Ms. Híjar heads the protocol and international relations office for the City of San Diego as Director & Chief of Protocol. She provides assistance in welcoming high-level international dignitaries to San Diego and often represents the Mayor at meetings and events when his schedule does not permit him to participate. Ms. Híjar also advises the Mayor, City's elected officials, and department representatives on international relations, protocol, economics, and business practices.
Ms. Híjar graduated from the University of San Diego with a Business Administration degree and a Masters in Global Leadership. She has four other related field professional certificates, including one from the U.S. Department of Defense at The Pentagon. Ms. Híjar currently also serves on the boards of San Diego World Trade Center, Point Loma Nazarene University's Institute of Politics and Public Service, Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana, The City of San Diego International Affairs Board, Citizens Diplomacy Council, and San Diego Military Advisory Council. She formally served on the boards of United Through Reading (Family Literacy Foundation), The Sullivan Foundation, and University of San Diego's Alumni Board. Ms. Híjar is a recipient of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine's "40 Under 40" 2008 Award.
Prior to her role with the City of San Diego, Ms. Híjar previously worked for the Commander of Naval Air Forces as Director of Community Relations and Protocol, and for the San Diego World Trade Center as Trade Research Manager.