Stephen Robert is a successful businessman, philanthropist, and a vocal advocate for equitable healthcare and co-founder of the Source of Hope Foundation. He has played a vital role in addressing social inequalities, particularly in the field of medical care. Stephen K. Robert funded the establishment of a rapid medical evaluation center to enhance patient care by reducing wait times in the emergency room at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan.

Before Stephen K. Robert supported the establishment of the rapid medical evaluation center, many patients at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, located in a predominantly low-income area of the city, experienced long and stressful evaluation periods. The project underscored his commitment to improving medical care for marginalized communities.

Mr. Robert's vision for the Rapid Medical Evaluation Center aligns with his broader mission of promoting healthcare justice. He believes in the necessity of equitable healthcare, and considers injustice in healthcare to be inhumane and shocking.

Also, through the Source of Hope Foundation, Mr. Robert supports several projects that target systemic inequities in healthcare and education in countries like the Bahamas, Colombia, Ethiopia, Haiti, Israel/Palestine, and Jordan, as well as in the US.