Richa Bhatt
About Richa Bhatt
Richa Bhatt is a Program Associate at The George Washington University, where she focuses on creating equitable and inclusive virtual development opportunities for students. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from North Carolina State University and a Master of Arts in Human Development and Education from The George Washington University.
Work at The George Washington University
Richa Bhatt has been serving as a Program Associate at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating equitable, accessible, and inclusive virtual development opportunities for students. Her work aligns with the university's commitment to enhancing student learning as higher education increasingly moves online. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Assistant Program Coordinator at the same institution from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed to program development and coordination.
Education and Expertise
Richa Bhatt earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on Public Policy from North Carolina State University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. She then pursued a Master of Arts in Human Development and Education at The George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development, graduating in 2020. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and higher education administration.
Background in Diversity and Inclusion
Richa Bhatt has a background in promoting diversity and inclusion within educational settings. She worked as a Diversity Peer Educator at Columbus State University in 2014, where she contributed to initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity awareness. Her commitment to equity is evident in her current focus on applying principles of equity and inclusion to virtual programming and online student development opportunities.
Professional Experience in Marketing and Communications
Richa Bhatt has extensive experience in marketing and communications within higher education. She served as Marketing Manager at the George Washington University School of Business for 10 months in 2018-2019 and as Marketing and Communications Student Manager at North Carolina State University from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she completed a marketing internship at Velocity Technology Solutions in 2018. Her expertise includes advocating for the use of digital and social media marketing to enhance student learning and development.
Previous Roles in Higher Education
Before her current role at The George Washington University, Richa Bhatt worked as a Program Coordinator at the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy from 2020 to 2021. She also held various positions that contributed to her understanding of higher education dynamics, including her role as a Manager and Tutor at Kumon North America, Inc. from 2011 to 2013. These experiences have shaped her approach to student engagement and program development.