Karina Starbuck

Karina Richardson, MEd.

Assistant Director, Academic Services

Education

• MEd - Arizona State University, AZ, 2011
  
  Higher and Postsecondary Education
• BAE - Arizona State University, AZ, 2009
  
  Elementary Education

Biography

Karina has always been a Sun Devil at heart and was very excited to begin her journey at ASU as a student in 2005.  Karina is now a two-time alumna, having earned both a B.A.E. in Elementary Education and a M.Ed. in Higher and Postsecondary Education.  After graduating, her love for ASU led her to begin her career in 2009 as an Assistant Community Director with University Housing, working at both the West and Tempe campuses.  Karina transitioned to become an advisor atthe Downtown campus and the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion in 2011.  Her role in the school and within the College of Health Solutions has expanded to include being the college lead for new student orientations, spirit captain of the academic services office, overseeing all residential college efforts for the college, and overseeing peer leaders who facilitate CHS 101 for the college.  In all of her roles, Karina feels lucky to work with an incredibly supportive team who all share a dedication for serving students and helping them succeed.