Emerson Fellow
Michael Richardson
15th Class, 2008-2009
A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Michael graduated with Honors from Morehouse College in 2008 with a degree in psychology. He is an Americorps alumnus who served as a Bonner Scholar and an executive coordinator for Jumpstart, taught math to youth in Belize, and coordinated youth programs on campus. Michael also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Hands on Atlanta, and the United Methodist Children’s Home.
Field placement: Hope House of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Policy placement: RESULTS
Washington, D.C.