Richard Chizmadia

Richard Chizmadia has extensive experience in various leadership and advocacy roles. Currently serving as a Counselor at FAUSA since October 2021, Richard also participates on the DEIB committee at FAWCO and holds a position on the Board of Governors for the Human Rights Campaign. Richard's commitment to FAUSA spans over a decade, including a term as President from October 2019 to May 2022 and as a Board Member since September 2013. Additionally, Richard has been the Executive Director of the American Guild of Music since July 2011 and has owned Keyboard Centre, providing music instruction on various instruments, since January 1990. Richard holds a Master's degree in Communications and Multimedia from Saginaw Valley State University and a Bachelor's degree in Music from Oakland University.