Cooper Richardson is a passionate advocate for education and opportunity who has dedicated his career to helping foster and at risk youth succeed.

While earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Spanish and Mathematics from the University of Nevada, Reno, Cooper took a year to backpack across South America. That experience deepened his belief in the life changing power of education, mentorship, and new experiences.

After returning home, Cooper and his business partner, Taylor Gurnea, launched Boosted Learning, a tutoring company serving students throughout Reno and Sparks. As the company grew, They saw a troubling reality: many of the students who needed academic support the most could not afford it.

Determined to change that, Cooper and Taylor co founded Boosted Diplomas in 2019. What began as a volunteer driven effort has grown into a thriving nonprofit that provides free tutoring, educational advocacy, mentorship, and college and career support to foster and at risk youth throughout Northern Nevada.

Today, as Executive Director, Cooper leads Boosted Diplomas with passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring every young person has access to the support, stability, and opportunities they deserve. Under his leadership, the organization has impacted hundreds of students and continues to expand its reach and community impact.

Cooper is incredibly proud of the lives transformed through Boosted Diplomas and remains inspired every day by the resilience of the youth the organization serves. His vision is simple but powerful: every student deserves someone in their corner and a future filled with possibility.