Kayla Richards

Kayla Richards is an experienced professional in social work and community impact, currently serving as Community Impact Director and Research Project Manager at Minnesota Justice Research Center since April 2022, and as Youth Legal System Behavioral Health Program Coordinator for Hennepin County since August 2022. Additional roles include Adjunct Faculty at the University of St. Thomas since September 2020, providing instruction in various social work subjects, and DE&Belonging Consultant & Trainer at I.V. Facilitation & Strategy LLC. Kayla has held positions at Team Dynamics LLC, Allina Health, and Hennepin County, focusing on behavioral health, juvenile justice, and clinical assessment. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Social Work from St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Macalester College.