University of Michigan-Flint Alumna Appointed to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission July 24, 2013 7:51 pm UM-Flint News President Barack Obama nominated Robinson on January 24, 2013, she was confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 2013. President Barack Obama nominated Robinson on January 24, 2013, she was confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 2013.