Charleita M. Richardson

Charleita M. Richardson has been the Chief Executive Officer at Durham Children’s Initiative in Durham, North Carolina, where she has provided a strategic vision for growing the organization while better supporting families and students. However, she is no stranger to Richmond as she grew up in the area and attended some of the most challenging Richmond Public Schools, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Randolph-Macon College, a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University, and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Additionally, Ms. Richardson worked for thirteen years as President & CEO at Partnership for the Future, a community-driven college preparation and workforce development program in Richmond dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for young people by providing training and educational opportunities that will fuel their future success.