Richard Farias serves as the Director of Annual Giving at the Alamo Colleges District, which is comprised of five colleges and multiple workforce centers that serve over 70,000 students annually in the greater San Antonio region. In his role, Richard leads annual giving efforts, supports alumni outreach, and plays a key role in advancement event logistics. Prior to his advancement role, Richard worked at San Antonio College, where he served as full-time faculty in the writing program, Student Activities Director, interim Dean of Student Success, and in community outreach in the Office of the President. He is a lifelong resident of San Antonio and enjoys travel, hiking, and reading.