Diana Rivera
About Diana Rivera
Diana Rivera is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Government of Canada, specializing in economic inclusion and data analysis. She has extensive experience in various research and analytical roles across multiple organizations, including the Bank of Canada and The Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship.
Work at Government of Canada
Diana Rivera has been serving as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Government of Canada since 2021. Based in Toronto, Ontario, she focuses on policy development and analysis, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving economic outcomes. Her role involves collaborating with multiple stakeholders to inform and shape government policies.
Previous Experience in Economic Analysis
Before her current position, Rivera worked at The Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship as a Senior Economist from 2017 to 2021. She also held the position of Research and Compliance Officer at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) for 11 months in 2017. Additionally, she gained experience as a Canadian Economic Analysis Intern at the Bank of Canada from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Diana Rivera earned her Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs & Economics with a minor in French Studies from the University of Toronto Mississauga from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Toronto, completing her studies in 2016.
Research Contributions and Interests
Rivera has contributed to research on automation adoption and digital skill demand by utilizing national statistical data and online job posting data. She has co-authored research focusing on inclusive policy design, particularly in the context of distribution-sensitive innovation policy. Her interests include the role of education in promoting economic inclusion for women and minorities.
Technical Skills and Data Analysis
Diana Rivera possesses advanced skills in R and Stata, which she applies in data analysis. She is a data enthusiast, continually seeking to learn about new social applications for data analysis methods. Her expertise supports her work in policy analysis and economic research.