Mykelle Richburg

Interim Director of Research

Mykelle Richburg is a devoted, organized, and creative nonprofit professional and alumna of Howard University and George Washington University. As the Director of Strategic Partnerships with the Sadie Collective, Mykelle was able to bring in over $20,000 in-kind donations and engaged over 30 employers that targeted employment opportunities for over 100 black women. The career fair resulted in the hiring of 20 women in full-time positions and internships.

Additionally, Mykelle Richburg was a summer fellow with the Montgomery County Council, where she researched and synthesized information on public policy priorities for youth transitioning out of foster care. As a result, Montgomery County created a task-force that addresses affordable housing solutions for youth in foster care. Mykelle's advocacy on behalf of underserved communities, coupled with her accomplished history in authentic partnership building, program development, and academic training in public administration, criminal justice, and psychology inspires her to pursue a career in public service.