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Did you know that the In and Out-of-School Time field has some of the greatest working professionals that ‘Inspire Youth, Inspire Learning, and Inspire Change’ year-round? TEAMBOOST proudly features BOOST Partners, Ambassadors, and Leadership Team members in the GTKY (Getting to Know You) collaborative blog series! Today, we are excited to Get To Know BOOST Ambassador, Richmond Brown (He/Him/His).
Thank you, Richmond, for your meaningful contributions to the BOOST community! We appreciate you!
Get to Know BOOST Ambassador Richmond Brown (He/Him/His)
Richmond is the Associate Director of Programs for Woodcraft Rangers in Los Angeles, CA.
Understanding that I am truly resilient and can overcome obstacles, as thinking outside the box helps you see things from a different perspective and supports you in reaching the goal, from a different direction than expected!
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them!
Yes, Icon! He is my DogSon! He is all white with a brown spot around his left eye. He loves cuddles, pets, and being the center of attention, and if he is not, he will make himself the center of attention by doing cute rolls or jumping up.
What go-to song would you sing at Karaoke night?
Ordinary People by John Legend
Share any unique hobbies or talents.
I play the piano and have been singing since the age of 4.
What is your most treasured book to read?
“Professional Troublemaker” by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Share an inspirational quote that resonates with you.
“Connection before Content and Strategy”
What advice would you give your teenage self?
Remain bold, remain confident, strive for excellence, and stay authentic! Your voice brings value!
If you really knew me you would know that…
I can pull a whole song from one word said!
Today for breakfast I had…
Homemade mocha and eggs with bacon.
From all of us here at TEAMBOOST, thank you, Richmond, for sharing your leadership with us. You are a wonderful partner and a shining light for youth!