Michelle Rivas

A product of local schools, Michelle Rivas attended Frontier Elementary and graduated from Foothill High School. Trustee Rivas has been involved in public education for over 15 years, as a parent volunteer as well as an elected member of the local school boards. She served on the Rio Linda Union School District Board of Trustees from 2005-2008 and the Twin Rivers Unified School District Board of Trustees from 2008-2012. She received the Masters in Governance Award from the California School Boards Association in 2012. Trustee Rivas also serves on the Sacramento County Public Health Advisory Board, North Highlands/Foothill Farms Community Planning Advisory Council, and the Sunrise Recreation and Park District Advisory Board. She is also involved in Neighborhood Watch. She has been recognized by Pro Tem Senator Darrell Steinberg as well as the Sacramento City Council for her commitment to public education. In addition to her community work, she has over 20 years of government relations experience and currently serves as Vice President, Center for Advocacy for a statewide healthcare association.