Robert Richards is a Peace Corps Volunteer living and working in Cienega, Boyaca at the Colegio Jose Cayetano Vasquez. He grew up in a little town near Chicago, Illinois and attended Xavier University where he studied Finance and Economics. Prior to moving to Colombia he worked as a Commercial Banking Analyst, a Finance and Strategy Associate, and Teacher. In his free time he loves running, fishing, and playing sports with friends. His favorite genres of music are Rock and Roll, Pop, and Indie Rock. A few of his favorite bands and musical artists include Dave Matthews Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Hozier. He’s so excited to listen to all the amazing voices at this year’s English Song Festival!