Margaret Richards

Margaret Richards has a diverse work experience in the consulting field, with a particular focus on research, learning, and data analysis. Margaret started their career in 2005 at M Richards Consulting, where they worked as a Research & Learning Consultant, helping institutions with trainings, curriculum development, and research. In 2013, they joined Abt Associates as a Consultant, where they designed and implemented pilot tests for poverty measurement tools.

From 2014 to 2015, they worked as a Consultant at Freedom from Hunger, contributing to the design and implementation of training programs on economic strengthening and savings groups for orphans and vulnerable children. In 2015, they served as the Research Director for the Microfinance Impact Genome Project at Mission Measurement, leading the research and analysis processes.

In 2016, Margaret held multiple consulting roles, including working with the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation to develop online learning curricula, collaborating with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to advise on curricula and learning materials for a maternal/newborn health initiative, and supporting the development of e-learning strategy at CommonHealth ACTION.

From 2017 to 2020, they worked as a Senior Learning Manager at CommonHealth ACTION, leading curriculum development and training activities focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion in domestic health leadership and community health support programs. At the same time, they also worked as a Consultant at Catholic Relief Services, conducting research on adolescent and youth savings groups for vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS.

Margaret'smost recent position, starting in 2020, is as a Senior Data Literacy Expert at DevTech Systems, Inc., where they lead the design and delivery of data trainings for USAID staff and partners, and contributes to data-related policy development.

Overall, Margaret Richards has extensive experience in research, curriculum development, training, and data analysis, with a strong focus on using data to improve programs and processes.

Margaret Richards has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematical Sciences and Writing Seminars from The Johns Hopkins University. Margaret also holds a Master's degree in International Education Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Prior to their higher education, Margaret attended Clinton High School.