Joseph Richards

Joseph Richards has a diverse work experience, starting in 2012 with the Fairfax County Park Authority. There, they worked as a Camp Counselor, responsible for supervising children and leading specialized hockey skills development sessions. Joseph also worked as a Rink Guard, overseeing skate distribution and maintenance, ensuring safety standards were met, and providing instruction to skaters of different skill levels.

In 2017, Joseph became a Professional Athlete, playing for the DC Breeze in the AUDL. Joseph maintained a rigorous training schedule, traveled internationally, and contributed to the team's success.

Joseph's passion for frisbee continued in their subsequent roles. In 2021, they worked as an Ultimate Coach for the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, organizing and coaching elementary school youth in frisbee training. Joseph emphasized values such as hard work, respect, and fun, while ensuring the safety of the participants.

Joseph also served as a Summer Intern for the American Ultimate Academy in 2021. In this role, they organized and led community outreach programs, focusing on developing leadership, team-building, and communication skills in local D.C. youth.

Most recently, Joseph joined the American Institutes for Research in 2022 as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Assistant, although specific details about this role were not provided.

Joseph Richards attended the University of Mary Washington, where they achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Business Administration. No specific start or end year for their education at the University of Mary Washington was provided.