Richard Gould

Richard Gould is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in various roles within the journalism and communication sectors. Currently serving as a Communications Specialist at the NCDHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities and as Communications Manager for Opportunity and Well-Being at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Richard has a proven track record in analyzing market data, evaluating program effectiveness, and managing communication strategies. Prior experience includes roles as Communications Manager at ALG Senior, Copy Editor at Lee Enterprises, and a decade-long tenure as a Professor of Journalism at Lenoir-Rhyne University, where Richard employed diverse teaching methodologies. Earlier in Richard's career, journalism positions included tenures at Hickory Daily Record and Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. Richard holds a Master of Science in Journalism from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Liberty University.