Latrice Richards

Latrice Richards, CMP, currently serves as the Events and Facilities Manager at the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC) since September 2017, where responsibilities include managing logistics for company meetings and events while negotiating contracts with various vendors. Latrice has owned and designed unique handbags through L. Michell Handbags since November 2010. Prior experience includes serving as Meeting Manager at Bostrom Corporation from August 2011 to July 2017, where management of logistics for board meetings and conferences occurred, and Special Events Manager roles at both the Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo and the Lupus Foundation of America Illinois Chapter. Latrice also held the position of Director of Special Events at the Merit School of Music from 2000 to 2005. Educationally, Latrice holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Merchandise Management from the International Academy of Design and Technology.