Cynthia Rivera (Corona)

Cynthia Rivera (Corona) has a diverse range of work experience in various organizations. Cynthia is currently serving as the Senior Manager of Equity and Social Impact Research at Blue Star Families, a role they started in January 2021. Prior to this, Cynthia worked as the Community Engagement Manager at Hands On Nashville from July 2016 to May 2017. Cynthia also served as the Associate Director at Ngage New Mexico from January 2016 to June 2016. Before that, Cynthia held the position of Executive Director at the Ocotillo Institute for Social Justice from September 2014 to January 2016. Cynthia worked as a Program Associate at Pima Prevention Partnership from September 2011 to August 2014 and as a Program Manager at the YMCA of Southern Arizona from November 2010 to September 2011. Additionally, Cynthia held the position of Program Director at Arizona Youth Partnership from April 2006 to November 2010 and worked as a Program Evaluator/Program Coordinator at Luz Social Services, Inc. from August 2002 to March 2006.

Cynthia Rivera (Corona) earned a Bachelor's degree in Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies from the University of Arizona between 2001 and 2003. Cynthia later pursued a Master's degree in the same field of study at the University of Arizona. In addition to their formal education, they also obtained certifications, including one on pitching oneself from LinkedIn in June 2023 and another as a Licensed Social Worker from the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in July 2022.