About the chancellor
Richardson joined Penn State in 2015 as chancellor of Penn State Lehigh Valley. Previously, she served in leadership roles at Drexel University and Lehigh University, where her work focused on educational opportunity, community engagement and academic innovation. Richardson has championed initiatives related to entrepreneurship, workforce development and student success while leading significant campus growth and expansion. She holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in counseling psychology from the University of Maryland.
About the video series
Richardson’s video is part of a series featuring chancellors of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses. Through their voices and perspectives, the videos explore how these campuses and leaders are advancing student success, strengthening communities and creating lasting regional impact across Pennsylvania.