Rachel Rivera

Rachel Rivera currently serves as the Graduate Resident Director at Rider University, overseeing a residence hall of over 120 undergraduate students and supervising a team of six Resident Assistants. With a strong background in student support, Rachel has gained extensive experience mentoring students on personal and academic concerns, managing administrative functions, and providing crisis management leadership on campus. Rachel’s commitment to improving recruitment strategies led to a 64% increase in applications for Resident Assistant and Director positions. Additionally, in pursuit of a Master of Arts in Counseling Services, Rachel is engaged in multiple internships and practicum experiences, focusing on innovative approaches to counseling for students of various age groups. Rachel's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Montclair State University and recognition through multiple awards for leadership and contributions in residential life and educational settings.