Becki Ledford Richard
About Becki Ledford Richard
Becki Ledford Richard serves as the Operations Coordinator for the Imaging Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in administrative roles and has held various positions in organizations such as City Connects and Wiley, alongside her academic credentials in Psychology from Harvard University and Counseling Psychology from Boston College.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Becki Ledford Richard serves as the Operations Coordinator for the Imaging Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2021, where she manages vendor relationships and oversees equipment purchases and service contracts. In her role, she coordinates the strategic planning of finances for the Imaging Platform and directly manages the Administrative Assistant for the group. Her responsibilities include ensuring the efficient operation of two labs within the Imaging Platform.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to her current role, Becki Ledford Richard worked at the Broad Institute as an Administrative Assistant for the Imaging Platform from 2019 to 2021. She also served as a Senior Administrative Assistant in 2021 for a period of eight months. During her time at the Broad Institute, she contributed to the operational support of the Imaging Platform, gaining valuable experience in administrative functions within a research environment.
Work History at City Connects
Becki Ledford Richard worked at City Connects - Center for Optimized Student Support as a Systems Coordinator from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she was involved in optimizing student support systems. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Assistant for the Health Study Qualitative Research Team at City Connects from 2011 to 2013, where she contributed to research efforts focused on health studies.
Education and Academic Background
Becki Ledford Richard earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Harvard University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She later pursued a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at Boston College, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Her academic background provides a foundation for her work in operations and support roles, particularly in educational and research settings.
Freelance Writing Experience
In addition to her primary roles, Becki Ledford Richard has maintained a freelance writing career. She began working as a Freelance Blogger for Fix.com from 2015 to 2019 and has been a Freelance Writer for ZergNet since 2016. This experience showcases her ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.