Andrea Richards

Andrea Richards is an accomplished fundraising professional with extensive experience in donor stewardship and communications. Currently, as the Manager of Annual Giving and Stewardship at the Detroit Zoological Society since March 2018, Andrea oversees a comprehensive annual giving program, including the Renaissance Circle, donor events, and various fundraising initiatives. Concurrently, Andrea serves as a Communications Tutor at Walsh College, facilitating student success in academic writing and public speaking. In previous roles at Walsh College, Andrea contributed significantly to the annual giving program and donor relations. Andrea's early career included positions as Race Coordinator for Indy Lights and Fundraiser at Cornerstone Schools. Educational credentials include a Master of Marketing and a Master of Science in Management from Walsh College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Oakland University.