Union Gospel Mission
Kirste Richards is an experienced counselor with a diverse background in educational and ministry settings. Currently serving as a Counselor at Union Gospel Mission of Spokane since June 2016, Kirste has contributed to Biblical counseling, mentoring, and the development of a formal church counseling program through volunteer work at Onnuri English Ministry. Prior experience includes roles as a Guidance Counselor and Member Care Coordinator at the International Christian School of Vienna, where responsibilities encompassed advising students and supporting staff mental health. Earlier experiences as a missionary for The Evangelical Alliance Mission and a Counseling Intern at Mental Health Services West highlight Kirste's commitment to community service and support for at-risk populations. Kirste holds a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from George Fox University and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Stanford University.