Born and raised in Miami, Florida Richard Garzola has always been passionate about serving his community using education and policy. Having served multiple regional and national social justice organizations Richard balances his time between work and school by seeking solutions to everyday problems. Richard is a former student-athlete (football) and alum of Florida State University as well as a political candidate for City Commission. In his career before law school, Richard has served as a communications director, press secretary, and legislative manager. Currently, a rising 2L law student at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical (FAMU) College of Law.