Robert Walker Named President of Population Institute
William N. Ryerson, Chairman of the Population Institute, announced on December 5th that Robert J. Walker has been appointed as the organization’s new President. Walker, who has served for nearly three years as Executive Vice President, will replace Ryerson, who will continue to serve as the Chairman and CEO. In announcing the move, Ryerson said, “Walker has done an outstanding job in expanding our public education efforts, both domestically and internationally. With more than three decades of policy work in Washington, he understands what it takes to raise public awareness and translate that awareness into action. In his new position, he will devote more time to public speaking and forging the partnerships that are needed to advance family planning and reproductive health.”
