Judith Richards

Judith Richards is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in both academia and the corporate sector. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer of Marketing and MBA Student Advisor at California Lutheran University since June 2008, Judith teaches various marketing courses and was a founding professor for the Negotiation and Conflict Management class in the Executive MBA program. Previously, as the Chief Executive Officer of Richards & Company, a marketing and healthcare consulting firm, Judith developed successful marketing strategies that enhanced sales and customer retention. Additionally, Judith held a leadership role as a Board of Director’s Officer at the American Red Cross, where strategic oversight and a marketing plan for disaster response were established. Prior to this, Judith spent two decades at UnitedHealth Group, where as Vice President of Marketing & Consumer Sales, a comprehensive marketing department was built. Judith holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and multiple degrees and certifications from several prestigious institutions, including a Bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge.