Karin Richards

Karin Richards has a strong background in learning and development, with experience in curriculum development, facilitation, and content management. Karin has worked at several reputable institutions, including Saint Joseph's University, Rize Education, and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. At Saint Joseph's University, they developed and delivered over 50 learning experiences annually, assessed training effectiveness, and facilitated strategic content alignment. At Rize Education, Karin ensured the delivery of high-quality deliverables and maintained high learner engagement rates. During their time at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, they served as a department director, where they created a successful L&D model, reduced costs, and led a team specializing in system development and change management.

Karin Richards holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Health Policy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Karin also obtained a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from North Carolina Wesleyan University.

In addition to their academic degrees, Karin Richards has acquired several certifications. Karin is certified in Positive Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill through Coursera, and they are a Chakra Healing Master certified by the Reiki Healing Association. Karin is also a Master Reiki Level III Practitioner accredited by the Usui Reiki Ryoho. Karin holds a Warriors 100-hour certification from YogaFit and is a certified YogaFit Instructor.

Karin Richards has further certifications in Social Behavioral Research - Faculty/Administrator from the CITI Program, Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer from the American Council on Exercise, and Personal Trainer from the American College of Sports Medicine. Karin is a Certified Health Coach recognized by the American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness) and a Peer Educator Trainer through NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Moreover, Karin has obtained an Instructor certification in Professional Rescuer CPR/AED & First Aid from the American Red Cross.