Tharaha Richards

Tharaha Richards has a diverse work experience spanning from 2005 to the present. Currently, they work as a Digital Content Editor for DonorsChoose. Previously, they served as a Senior Content Editor at HOMER, where they developed content marketing strategies and acted as the Interim Director of CRM & Lifecycle Marketing. Before that, Tharaha worked at ONEder as an Assistant Editor, later promoted to Senior Editor in Content and Marketing. During their time at ONEder, they consolidated and established editorial and design workflows, developed new courses, and managed the copywriting and editorial process for automated onboarding tutorials. Tharaha also worked as an Editorial and Layout Assistant at IBISWorld, where they copy edited, proofread, and fact-checked market research reports. At Cengage Australia, they held the position of Development Editor, managing the development of print and digital content and defining product strategies. Tharaha's experience also includes working as a Project Manager/National Sales at Insight Publications Pty Ltd, where they managed the development of flagship products and implemented cost-saving measures. Tharaha began their career as an Assistant Editor at IBISWorld, where they fact-checked, proofread, and copy edited economic industry research reports. Tharaha also completed work attachments and internships at Penguin Random House and Ford Street Publishing, respectively. Additionally, they worked as a Behavioral Therapist at the Learning For Life Autism Centre, utilizing the Lovaas Approach to help children with Autism improve their language, social, and motor skills. Throughout their career, Tharaha has displayed expertise in content development, marketing strategy, project management, editing, and working with children with Autism.

Tharaha Richards has studied at Monash University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Literature with Honors. Tharaha also pursued a Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Editing at the same university. In addition, they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Monash University as well.