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Richard Maez
Deputy Director at Ednium: The Alumni Collective
Richard Maez is the Deputy Director at Ednium: The Alumni Collective, an organization focused on improving education and community development.12 Here's a profile of Richard Maez:
Background and Education
Richard Maez is a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Denver.1 He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver, where he pursued a degree in education.2
Professional Experience
At Ednium: The Alumni Collective: Richard serves as the Deputy Director, responsible for overseeing all programs including:
- Annual leadership development cohort
- Research and storytelling initiatives
- Policy ideation and implementation1
Previous Roles: Before joining Ednium, Richard worked at George Washington High School as:
- IB Program Manager
- Coach for the Student Board of Education team
- Coach for the GW Powerlifting team12
In his role at George Washington High School, Richard:
- Led school-wide professional development focusing on equity and authentic student engagement
- Worked to eliminate barriers and increase BIPOC student access to advanced courses1
Community Involvement
Richard is passionate about community engagement and volunteers with organizations such as:
- Minds Matter Colorado
- Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Program1
Advocacy Work
As part of Ednium, Richard has been involved in:
- Implementing new graduation requirements in Denver Public Schools
- Advocating for financial literacy and cultural and ethnic studies courses
- Partnering with the district to ensure long-term success of these initiatives2
Richard Maez's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "richardmaez".3
