Siobhain Rivera
About Siobhain Rivera
Siobhain Rivera is the Information and Improvement Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in digital libraries and a strong focus on communication and accessibility, she supports a division of approximately 300 people and is recognized for her detail-oriented approach and problem-solving skills.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Siobhain Rivera has served as the Information and Improvement Coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2020. In this role, she supports a division of approximately 300 individuals by providing essential communications and accessibility services. Her responsibilities include enhancing information flow and improving processes within the department, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of health initiatives in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to her current role, Siobhain Rivera worked at Amazon in various capacities. She served as a Risk Management Specialist in Kindle Direct Publishing from 2016 to 2018, where she focused on risk assessment and management strategies. Earlier, in 2015, she worked as a Dangerous Goods Classification Specialist for four months, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Her experience at Amazon provided her with valuable skills in documentation and process improvement.
Education and Expertise
Siobhain Rivera holds a Master of Library Science from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied Digital Libraries from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she attended the Digital Humanities Summer Institute in 2014, focusing on Drupal for Digital Humanities. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Japanese from Emory University, completed from 2004 to 2008. She also studied at the Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies for one year in 2007-2008.
Skills and Strengths
Siobhain Rivera is recognized for her detail-oriented approach and strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in process improvement and project management. She has a talent for teaching and writing documentation, making her a valuable resource for her colleagues. Known as the go-to person for recalling important details, she demonstrates a strong capacity for learning new technologies and foreign languages, enhancing her effectiveness in her professional roles.