is currently a first year MFA graduate student at Syracuse University. Richard's graduated from SUNY Cortland, with a B.F.A in Studio Arts, concentrating in Painting. Richards’ past works were included in several annual Student Select exhibitions sponsored by the Art Exhibition Association. Most recently, she received the Muriel and Newell Keegan Prize for Excellence in Studio Art. She has served as a TA for the SUNY Cortland Art & Art History Department since 2020. She also was a four season collegiate athlete on the SUNY Cortland women’s softball team from 2019-2022 and a NFCA All- America Scholar Athlete.