People
Rita Richardson
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Pronouns: she, her
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Senior Career Coach
Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs from the University of St. Thomas, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Catherine University, Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Minneapolis Community + Technical College
- How overall wellbeing contributes to a career search
- Fine-tuning a cover letter with vibrant language
- Dismantling systems of oppression in “professional” culture
- Supporting fellow queer folks on their career journey
- Coaching students to answer the question “tell me about yourself” proudly
- Empower transfer students to share their transfer journey
- Connecting with students considering a change in major/college
I am from St. Paul, MN and have worked full time in a range of roles: non-profit case management helping folks who were incarcerated get jobs and back to school; managing a small local yoga studio; academic advising right here in CEHD and now career coaching students like you! I also started my own businesses as a cross stitch and embroidery artist and an event producer of yoga and music events in the Twin Cities!
“The mountains are calling and I must go” is a favorite quote of mine. I love hiking, but especially in the mountains. Nature is my serene place - even watching a sunset in the city soothes my soul. Nature is a huge part of my holistic life and a critical part of my healing journey.
A bit of my college history: When I started as a first year at the U of M without really ever thinking about it I KNEW I was gonna be a teacher like my parents. After my first year of college and going through a really bad relationship I felt lost and uncertain. I transferred to MCTC downtown Minneapolis to get my Associates degree and ultimately fall in love with Sociology. I transferred once again to finish my undergraduate degree after 5 years of school (and proud of it) in Sociology. All to say, making a change is always worth it even when it is hard and scary.
Education and credentials:
- Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs from the University of St. Thomas
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Catherine University
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Minneapolis Community + Technical
College
Strengths: Arranger | Woo | Communication | Positivity | Connectedness
Myers-Briggs:
ENFP
Strong Interest Inventory Profile: Social | Artistic | Investigative
Fun Fact: I climbed my first mountain summit when I was 17 years old!
Zodiac Big Three: ♊Gemini Sun, ♑Capricorn Moon, ♏Scorpio Rising
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