Rob McGowan is a husband of almost 22 years and a father of four. He was an organizer in the social and racial justice movement for over 14 years.

 

In 2017, after 9 years, he transitioned from being the Associate Director of Organizing at Community Asset Development Redefining Education (CADRE) to, along with his wife, Emilee, start a coaching practice to provide support to people of color in the social/racial justice movement, nonprofit sector, foundations, and the private sector.​