United Nations Expert Group Meetings - Invited Presenter

Robila, M. (2023, November). The Importance of Data in Understanding Demographic Changes and their Impact on Families in the US. 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family - North America United Nations Expert Group Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Robila, M. (2020, June). Parenting Education in Europe. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs New York, NY

Robila, M. (2018, December). International Perspectives on Youth and Family Policies: A Focus on the Transition to Adulthood, Expert Group Meeting, Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) & UN Dept of Economic and Social Affairs, Doha, Qatar.

Robila, M. (2018, May). Families and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Families and Health (SDG 3). United Nations Expert Group Meeting, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2018, May). Refugees and Social integration in Europe. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2016, May). Families and Promoting Mental Health and Well Being: Pursuing Sustainable Development Goal 3. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2015, May). Policies on Family Violence in Europe: Developments and Challenges. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2014, May). Work and Family Balance and Family Policies in North America: A Focus on Parental Leave in Canada, United States and Mexico. 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family - North America United Nations Expert Group Meeting. Mexico City, Mexico. 

Robila, M. (2012, May). Good Practices in Family Policies Development, Implementation and Assessment. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) - Division of Social Policy and Development (DSDP): "Good Practices in Family Policies", New York, NY. 

Robila, M. (2011, June). Assessing Family Policies around the World: A Focus on Eastern Europe. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) - Division of Social Policy and Development (DSDP): "Assessing family policies: Confronting family poverty and social exclusion & ensuring work family balance", New York, NY. 

Robila, M. (2009, April). Family Policies in Eastern Europe: Developments and Recommendations. United Nations Expert Group Meeting, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) - Division of Social Policy and Development (DSDP): Family Policy in a Changing World: Promoting Social Protection and Intergenerational Solidarity , Doha, Qatar. 

Symposiums Organized and Chaired

Robila, M. (2021, November). Impact of Science and Technology on Parenting Behaviors and Services from an International Perspective, Symposium at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Virtual

Robila, M. (2019, November). International Families Sustainability in the Context of Teaching and Technology Advances, Symposium at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Forth Worth, TX.

Taylor A.C., & Robila, M., (2018, November). Global Perspectives on Family Life Education., Symposium at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, San Diego, CA.

Taylor A.C., & Robila, M., (2017, November). Family Life Education in Different Countries, Symposium at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

Robila, M., & Taylor, A.C. (2016, November). Family Life Education in International Perspective, Symposium at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.

Robila, M. (2013, November). 20th Anniversary - International Year of the Family: Family Policies across the Globe. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, San Antonio, TX.

Robila, M. (2011, November). International Developments and Challenges in Family Policies. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

Robila, M. (2010, February). Family Policy in International Perspectives. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Society for Cross Cultural Research, Albuquerque, NM.

Robila, M. (2009, February). Post-Communist Migration in Europe and in the United States. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research, Las Vegas, NV.

Robila, M. (2008, November). Eastern European Immigrant Families. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Little Rock, AR.

Robila, M. (2004, November). Families in Eastern Europe. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, Florida.

Invited Presentations

Robila, M. (2019, April). Pathway to Professorship, Panel Participant. Queens College, CUNY

Robila, M. (2017, December). Key Messages: Families and Health. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Families Regional Expert Group Meeting, UNICEF HQ & UN HQ, New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2017, September). Family Life Education and the 2030 UN Sustainable Developmental Goals. U.N. Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), Geneva, Switzerland..

Robila, M. (2017, May). Families and Health. Sustainable Development Goals and Families. Regional Expert Group Meeting, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Robila, M. (2016, November). Family Policies around the World: Development and Challenges. University Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.

Robila, M. (2016, November). Contemporary Family Issues in a Global Context. University Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal.

Robila, M. (2014, June). Eastern European Immigrants: Ethnic Identity and Adaptation. Immigration and Public Health in Eastern Europe. National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute, Columbia University, NY.

Robila, M. (2014, April). The Role of Data and Family Research in the Empowerment of Families. Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) Conference: Empowering Families: A Pathway to Development. Doha, Qatar.

Robila, M. (2014, February). Promoting Empowerment of Families: Opportunities and Challenges. Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) Briefing - the 52nd Session of UN Commission for Social Development, New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2013, April). Immigration and Public Health in Eastern Europe. United States Department of State, Washington, DC.

Robila, M. (2011, July). Parental Economic Migration and Children Outcomes in Moldova. United States Department of State, Washington, DC.

Robila, M. (2011, March). Economic Migration and Children s Wellbeing in Eastern Europe: A focus on Romania and Moldova. Center on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Robila, M. (2011, February). Family Policy Impact Analysis. Academy of Public Administration, Chisinau, Moldova.

Robila, M. (2010, October). Family Policies: An Introduction. Moldovan Academy of Economic Sciences, Chisinau, Moldova.

Robila, M. (2010, September). Parental Migration and Children: Psychosocial Functioning in Eastern Europe. Jane Addams Seminar, Sociology Department, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.

Robila, M. (2010, April). Eastern European Immigrant Families. NGO Committee on Migration, United Nations, New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2009, November). Migrant integration, reintegration and circulation for development. Global Forum on Migration and Development, Athens, Greece.

Robila, M. (2009, November). Status of women and children in Eastern Europe. Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.

Robila, M. (2009, October). Cultural Perspectives on the Family: Interventions and Programs. NGO Committee on the Family, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in  Consultative Relationship with the United Nations, New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2008, October). Eastern European Immigration in Europe and in the United States: A Focus on Families and Children. Workshop seminar presented at the Teach Europe Conference, Columbia University, New York, NY.

Keynote Address:  Robila, M. (2004, October). Family Science in international perspective: A focus on Eastern Europe. Keynote Address at the 14th Annual Regional Conference of Building Strong Families. Mid-Atlantic Council of Family Relations.

Conference Presentations

Robila, M. (2023, November). Family Science Career Opportunities through Engagement with the United Nations and the U.S. Federal Government. Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

Robila, M. & Robila, S.A.. (2021, November). Technology and Automation in Parenting and Social Services Globally. Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Virtual.

Robila, M. & Robila, S.A.. (2020, August). Artificial Intelligence Methodologies in Examining Human Development and Family Functioning. American Psychological Association Convention, Virtual.

Robila, M. & Robila, S.A.. (2019, November). Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Supporting Families in an International Context. Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Forth Worth, TX.

Taylor A.C., & Robila, M. (2018, November). The Impact of Family Life Education Globally: What Might the Future Hold? Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, San Diego, CA.

Kang M., & Robila, M. (2018, November). Fulbright Specialist Program- South Korea and Portugal. Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, San Diego, CA.

Taylor A.C., & Robila, M. (2017, November). Re-examining International Family Life Education: Conceptualizing the Components of Culture Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

Robila, M. & Taylor, A.C. (2016, November). Overview of Family Life Education in International Perspective Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.

Robila, M. (2016, November). 2030 UN SDGs and Family Science: A Research Perspective. Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.

Robila, M. & Kaczmarska, R. (2016, August). Sustainable Development Goals and Families. American Psychological Association Convention, Denver, CO.

Kravchenko, Z., & Robila, M. (2015, November). Eastern European Fathers Involvement in childrearing. Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Vancouver,  Canada.

Robila, M. (2015, August). Ethics and Social Service Provision for Immigrants. American  Psychological Association (APA) Conference, Toronto, Canada.

Robila, M, & Balatska, Y. (2014, November). Ukrainian Immigrants Adaptation to the United States. Poster to be presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD

Robila, M. (2014, August). Shaping the world of our grandchildren: Family policy, international initiatives and the contributions of psychologists. American Psychological Association Div 43 Fellows Address, APA Conference, Washington, DC.

Robila, M. (2014, August). Family Policies in Eastern Europe between Continuity and Change. American Psychological Association Div 43 Symposium, APA Conference, Washington, DC.

Balatska, Y. & Robila, M. (2014, April). The Impact of Immigration on Family Relationships in Ukrainian Families. Poster presented at the Sigma Xi Conference Queens College, CUNY, Queens, NY.

Robila, M. (2013, November). Family Policies across the Globe. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Family Relations, San Antonio, TX.

Asay, S., Bodrug-Lungu, V., & Robila, M. (2012, November). Domestic Violence in Moldova: A Strengths Perspective. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.

Robila, M. (2011, November). Family Policies in Eastern Europe: Opportunities and Challenges. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

Robila, M. (2010, November). Parental Migration and Children s Education in Eastern Europe. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.

Robila, M. (2010, February). Developing Family Policies in Eastern Europe. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research, Albuquerque, NM.

Robila, M. & Gabrielyan, D. (2009, November). Marital Roles and Childrearing Practices in Armenian Immigrant Families. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, San Francisco. 

Matevosyan, A. & Robila, M. (2009, October). Challenges and Opportunities of International Migration Poster presented at the Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, Queens College, NY.

Robila, M. & Gabrielyan, D. (2009, April). Armenian Immigrant Children in the United States: Ethnic Identity and Adaptation. Poster presented at the Society for   Research on Child Development, Denver, CO.

Gabrielyan, D. & Robila, M. (2009, March). The impact of parenting on ethnic identity development: A focus on Armenian immigrants. Poster presented at the Queens College Sigma XI Conference.   

Robila, M. & Gabrielyan, D. (2009, February). Similarities and differences among Eastern European immigrants. Paper presented at the Conference of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research, Las Vegas, NV.

Robila, M. (2008, November). Eastern European Immigrant Families: A focus on Romanians and Russians. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Little Rock, AR.

Kerschek, V. & Robila, M. (2008, September). Eastern European Immigrant Families: Adaptation to the United States. Poster presented at the Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, Queens College, NY.

Robila, M. & Kerschek, V. (2008, February). Romanian Immigrant Families: Adaptation to the United States. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research, New Orleans, LA.

Robila, M. (2007, November). Immigrants Human Capital and Economic Achievement. Paper presented at the National Council on   Family Relations Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Robila, M. (2007, August). Contemporary Eastern European Immigration around the World. Poster presented at the American Sociological Association, New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2007, August). Second Generation Eastern European Immigrants in the United States. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Social Problems, New York, NY.

Robila, M. (2006, November). The Adaptation of New Immigrants: A Focus on Eastern  Europeans. Poster presented  at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Robila, M. (2006, February). Historic and Contemporary Trends of Eastern European  Immigration.  Paper presented at   the Society for Cross-Cultural Research, Savannah, GA.

Robila, M. (2005, November). Eastern European Immigrants in the United States. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations, Phoenix, AZ.

Robila, M. (2005, August). Psychosocial Functioning, Parenting and Academic Achievement. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, Washington, DC.  

Robila, M. (2004, November). Families in Eastern Europe: Context, trends and variations. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

Robila, M. & Krishnakumar, A. (2004, March). Examining the Construct Validity of the Child Rearing Parenting Behaviors Inventory in Romania. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, MD.

Taylor, A., & Robila, M. (2004, November). Teaching about international families across United States. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.

Robila, M. & Krishnakumar, A. (2003, November). Maternal depression, parenting  behaviors, and child adjustment interrelationships in Romanian families. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations, Vancouver, Canada.

Robila, M. (2003, April). Conducting qualitative research with adolescents coping with the death of a loved one, Paper presented at the Qualitative Research Conference, Leeds, UK.

Robila, M. & Robila, S.A. (2003, April). Developing an Interdisciplinary Partnership  in  Using Technology in Teaching. Poster presented at the Teaching in Higher Education Forum, Baton   Rouge, LA.

Robila, M., Taylor, A. C., Krishnakumar, A. (2002, November). The influence of financial strain on depression and marital conflict for older adults. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America Conference, Boston, MA.

Robila, M. & Krishnakumar, A. (2002, November). The impact of depression and marital conflict on parenting and adolescent psychological functioning in Romania. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, Houston, TX.

Robila, M., & Krishnakumar, A. (2002, August). The impact of financial strain on Romanian families. Poster presented at the International Society for the Study of Behavior Development Congress, Ottawa, Canada.

Robila, M. (2002, February). Health care system in Romania. One World Celebration Workshop, College for Human Services and Health Professions, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.

Robila, M., Taylor, A. C., & Krishnakumar, A. (2001, November). Perceived life satisfaction of older European adults. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, Il.

Addison, S., Sandberg, J. G, Corby, J., Robila, M. & Platt, J. (2001, November). Alternative methodologies: Links between clinical work and Marriage and Family Therapy effectiveness. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Rochester, NY.

Sandberg, J.G., Harper, J.M., Miller, R.B., & Robila, M. (2001, November). The impact of marital conflict on health and health care utilization in older couples. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America Conference, Chicago, Il.

Robila, M., & Krishnakumar, A. (2001, November). The impact of financial strain on children s psychological functioning: The mediating role of family processes. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, Rochester, NY.

Taylor, A. C., Bagdi, A., & Robila, M. (2001, November). Family life education for multigenerational caregiving. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, Rochester, NY.

Robila, M., & Krishnakumar, A. (2001, October). Violence against women in Europe: Cross-national perspectives. Paper presented at the American Public Health Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Robila, M., & Krishnakumar, A. (2001, July). The impact of financial and family stress on adolescent functioning. Paper presented at Stress and Anxiety Research Society Conference, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Robila, M., & Krishnakumar, A. (2001, July). Violence against children in Europe: Cross-national perspectives. Poster presented at the International Association of Cross - Cultural Psychology Congress, Winchester, United Kingdom.

Robila, M. (2001, July). Examining quality of life in Europe. Poster presented at the biennial congress of the World Federation for Mental Health, Vancouver, Canada.

Robila, M., & Krishnakumar, A. (2001, April). The effect of attitudes toward marriage and gender roles on the centrality of children in Eastern Europe. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Robila, M., & Krishnakumar, A. (2001, February). Examination of East European perspectives on family life: Similarities and differences. Paper presented at the Society for Cross - Cultural Research Conference, San Diego, CA.

Taylor, A, Lee, H., & Robila, M. (2000, November). Distance, contact and international relationship: Grandparents and adult grandchildren. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Robila, M. & Clawson, M. (2000, November). Relations between parenting style and children s play behavior. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Blowes, H & Robila, M (1999, October). Mourning After: Cross - cultural views on coping with death. Poster presented at the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Conference, Chicago, IL.

Robila, M., Stone Fish, L., & Seamans, M. (1999, May). Ethnic identity development in Jewish families. Poster presented at the Child and Family Studies Symposium, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.