Dr. Robin Throne will serve as the 2010 Collins Poetry Residency mentor. She is an avid supporter of community-based poetry and a patron of the literary arts. Her poetry has appeared in numerous publications, and she teaches creative writing basics workshops for MWC. In 2008, she co-produced Richard Collins’ posthumous poetry collection, Greater Joy, Shorter Sorrow, Thankful Prayer. She also serves on MWC's Board of Directors.