Richard Carpenter

Background

About Richard Carpenter

I am an Electronics Equipment Tech at UMass Chan Medical School, where I support the research and teaching activities of the faculty and staff by maintaining and repairing various electronic equipment and devices. I apply my technical skills and knowledge to troubleshoot and solve complex problems, ensuring the optimal performance and safety of the equipment. I also serve as a Military Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, working in the Facilities Inspections Division in New Haven, CT. I leverage my leadership and communication skills to coordinate and oversee the inspections of Coast Guard facilities and vessels, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. I am proud to be part of a team that protects and serves the nation and its citizens. In addition, I hold an MA in History and a Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies from Salem State University, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude and was awarded membership into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. I have a passion for learning and writing about history, especially the topics of human rights, social justice, and global issues. I have also volunteered as a hospice volunteer with the Department of Veterans Affairs, responding to four No Veteran Dies Alone Activations, where I provided comfort and companionship to terminally ill veterans in their final moments. This experience has taught me compassion, empathy, and gratitude, and has motivated me to pursue a career that is guided by these values.