Russell Rich MA
Russell is the Director of Community Relations for Adult Advocacy, at the South Carolina Department of Social Services. Russell holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University, a Bachelors in Psychology from Columbia International University, and an Associates in Public Service from Midlands Technical Collage. Russell has more than 30 years’ experience in the Human Services Field, working in a verity of areas with diverse clients. Russell has served as the Assistant Director for Crosswell Children’s Home, the Clinical Director for Epworth Children’s Home, and the Administrator for New Directions Therapeutic Transitional Living Program in Huntsville, Alabama. Russell has been married to his wife Mandy for 23 years and they have three children. Russell’s philosophy is that we should always leave people better than when you found them.