Shelley Richard
Associate Director, Career Education and Advising

Shelley Richard is a licensed professional counselor with 10+ years of experience providing career counseling and coaching to students and professionals. She is passionate about working with individuals in career transition and is driven by student success. Shelley has coached hundreds of clients through the job search process from application to acceptance, including resume and LinkedIn profile development, personal branding, elevator pitch, networking, interviewing, job search strategizing, and salary negotiation. She has worked in community agencies, university career services, private practice, and with professionals transitioning into roles within tech. Shelley is passionate about empowering and motivating students in the career exploration and job search process.
Shelley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. She is trained and experienced in administering the Myers Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory.