Karen Richardson , 24 , is a graduate of Howard University in Washington . She says she was inspired by former Secretary of State Rice . She originally worked for Obama 's press office and later on his campaign . Although Karen 's journey to the White House was never `` inconceivable '' to her , she still takes time to appreciate how far she has come . Richardson : ` ` I do n't want to lose sight of what it took to get here ''
Karen Richardson , 24 , is a graduate of Howard University in Washington . She says she was inspired by former Secretary of State Rice . She originally worked for Obama 's press office and later on his campaign . Richardson : ` ` I do n't want to lose sight of what it took to get here ''