Rita Richardson
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Pronouns: she, her
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Senior Career Coach
Areas of interest
- 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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