Kandace Richards, UX/UI Research

First, I am a mother to a beautiful baby boy and it is my duty to ensure I am contributing to making the world a better place for him. I am heavily influenced by my upbringing in the Civil Rights Capitol of the South (Birmingham, Alabama) and carry the spirit of my Jamaican roots; growing up as a first-generation American. I graduated from the University of Montevallo with a BS in Speech Pathology, but my passion lies within public service work. My mission in life is to always be a part of something bigger than myself and work to create change for the betterment of our people of color and society at large. I am currently working to become certified as a User Experience Researcher and User Interface Designer through the Georgia Institute of Technology. I find enjoyment through exercise as it heavily relates to my mental peace and strongly believe in finding your “lane” and creating the life you want centered around your own personal happiness.