Richardson

Dr. Sadé Richardson, MSW ’18, is currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of Public Health Practice at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where she orchestrates experiential learning opportunities and oversees the Public Health Action Support Team and the Future Public Health Leaders Program. She also develops and maintains relationships with community stakeholders domestically and internationally to support Public Health in Action courses. Richardson holds a BA in Public Health and Digital Media Studies from the University of Rochester, an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education, an MSW in Management of Human Services from U-M, and a Doctor of Social Work from the University of Louisville. She has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of public health by being named to the 2023 de Beaumont Foundation's 40 under 40 in Public Health and named the Spring 2024 Health Equity Champion by the CDC's Office of Health Equity.