Ana Maria Rivera
About Ana Maria Rivera
Ana Maria Rivera is a Program Manager at Share Our Strength, where she focuses on reducing child hunger and addressing food insecurity. She has held various roles in organizations such as AmeriCorps NCCC, The Aspen Institute, and Pew Research Center, and holds a Master of Arts in International Development from American University.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Ana Maria Rivera serves as a Program Manager at Share Our Strength, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she manages the FEO program portfolio, focusing on reducing child hunger and addressing food insecurity in underfunded communities of color. She collaborates with the Center on Best Practices team to manage research projects aimed at improving economic opportunities for low-income families. Rivera also leads the execution of Memoranda of Understanding and partnership contracts with national organizations, furthering the mission of the organization.
Previous Experience at AAAS and Pew Research Center
Ana Maria Rivera worked as a Data Entry Specialist at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2016 for 10 months. She also held a temporary position as an Administrative Coordinator at the Pew Research Center in 2017 for 4 months. Both roles were based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, contributing to her administrative and organizational skills.
Educational Background
Ana Maria Rivera studied at American University, where she earned a Master of Arts (MA) in International Development from 2016 to 2018. She also attended Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, achieving a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Additionally, she studied Family Services at Montclair State University, focusing on Family and Child Studies.
Experience in Community Service and Leadership
Ana Maria Rivera served as a Team Leader for AmeriCorps NCCC from 2014 to 2015, where she gained experience in community service and leadership. She also worked as a Program Coordinator at The Salvation Army from 2013 to 2014, contributing to various community initiatives. Her role as an Emerging Social Purpose Leaders Fellow at The Aspen Institute from 2021 to 2022 further enhanced her leadership skills and commitment to social causes.
Advocacy and Representation
In her current role at Share Our Strength, Ana Maria Rivera represents the organization at various conferences, forums, and coalition meetings. She advocates for food justice and economic opportunities, emphasizing the importance of addressing child hunger and food insecurity. Her involvement in these activities highlights her commitment to community advocacy and social impact.