The Opportunity Alliance
Tara Rivera, M.A., C.L.C., is an experienced professional in family support and community partnerships, currently serving as the Community School Family Partnerships Coordinator at The Opportunity Alliance since September 2013. In this role, Tara focuses on ensuring equitable access to resources for families, facilitating partnerships, and executing community events. Prior experience includes serving as the Maine Families Assistant Director, where Tara managed family support services and staff development, and as a Homeless Youth Services Case Manager, assisting clients in securing stable housing and necessary services. Tara has also held positions as a Transitions Manager at More Than Words and a Direct Service Advocate at Just A Start, providing case management and support to youth and young families. Tara holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with double minors in Sociology and Women's Studies from Northeastern University.
The Opportunity Alliance
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports.