Karen Richardson , 30 , is a graduate of Howard University in Washington . Richardson says she was inspired by former Secretary of State Rice . She has worked for the U.S. Agency for International Development and as an international aid worker with Doctors Without Borders. Richardson : `` I do n't want to lose sight of what it took to get here ''
Karen Richardson , 30 , is a graduate of Howard University in Washington . Richardson says she was inspired by former Secretary of State Rice . She originally worked for Obama 's Senate office and later on his campaign . Richardson : `` I do n't want to lose sight of what it took to get here ''