Holly Richards

Holly Richards serves as the Director of the academic advising office at Texas A&M University Galveston Campus since January 2010, where responsibilities include overseeing operations for 220 students annually, focusing on recruitment and retention metrics. Prior experience at the same institution includes roles as Assistant Director and Academic Advisor IV, with achievements such as contributing to a 102% annual retention rate and administering advisement for students through the enrollment process, resulting in a 29% graduation rate. Earlier professional experience was gained at North Carolina State University in various advisory roles, beginning as a Student Services Assistant. Holly holds a Master's in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University.