Susan Richmond

Susan Richmond is a former consultant at the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF and the first Coordinator of the Learning Academy at USF and the Learning Academy Employment Services. Beginning her career in a state developmental center for people with intellectual disabilities, she has over forty years of experience in the field of disabilities. Susan has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Education. She served as the Deputy Director of the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities for twenty years where she participated in numerous advocacy and policy-related activities aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Susan enjoyed working directly with individuals, their families, and the professionals that serve them helping to improve their skills and provide necessary resources to increase their ability to succeed in life. Susan created the initial curriculum for The Learning Academy at USF, a transitional program for young adults on the autism spectrum designed to help them move forward in their post-high school years.

Susan resides in South Pasadena, Florida with her husband where she is enjoying retirement and spending time with her grandchildren.