Michelle Rivera Email & Phone Number

I oversee event planning and administration, including managing a $1M budget, coordinating fellowship retreats, and handling vendor relations. My role involves maintaining detailed program databases, tracking project spending, drafting contracts, and supporting onboarding processes. I lead marketing initiatives, such as social media campaigns and promotional materials, and manage program evaluations through survey analysis and insights. Additionally, I serve as a liaison for fellows and partners, address various support needs, and contribute to internal communications and organizational culture development.

The Social Enterprise Fellows Program acknowledges undergrads and grads who are passionate about making a difference in social and environmental issues and who align with our core focus. Fellows get hands-on learning, great exposure, and real experiences to boost their skills as future leaders in various careers.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I managed the operations, training, and expansion of The Carter Center's Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism across the U.S., Latin America, and the Middle East. I developed strategic plans for growth, oversaw program execution, and facilitated training to enhance fellows' skills. Key skills included program management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and budget management, all of which contributed to the program’s sustainability and expanded impact.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I coordinated the Unconventional Circles Program, overseeing project implementation and development. I conducted research on best practices for young women peacebuilders, managed operations, and led the monitoring and evaluation efforts. I designed and analyzed survey data to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

As a Business Development Manager at The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif), I drove efforts to enhance equity and opportunity in the underserved communities of the Washington, D.C. area. My role involved identifying and cultivating relationships with potential partners, investors, and entrepreneurs to further Wacif’s mission. I worked to secure financial capital, deliver impactful business advisory services, and foster strategic networking support for underinvested entrepreneurs.

Remote

I coordinated internal and external communications for ongoing projects and edited workshop scripts involving veterans, community members, and healthcare workers. I built relationships with partners to showcase IHOM's work, led meetings to update leadership on program progress, and provided technical support on Zoom for facilitators and participants.

New York - Office For The United Nations

I attended meetings and events to stay updated on issues relevant to the ILO’s mandate. I assisted in conceptualizing and organizing technical briefings for Permanent Mission delegates and researched key issues to produce statements and talking points for UN meetings. Additionally, I managed and developed content for the ILO-NY Office’s social media accounts.

New York City

I assisted in coordinating graduate admissions events, including program fairs, staff events, and trainings. I prepared detailed reports on prospective student engagement using Qualtrics, supported the Admissions team with special reports, system improvements, and data cleaning, and facilitated on-campus tours for prospective students. Key skills include event coordination, data analysis, system optimization, and stakeholder engagement.

Greater New York City Area

I worked on operational reports to pinpoint improvement areas and facilitate strategy brainstorming. I enhanced data collection methods and streamlined processes in Salesforce through data entry and analysis. I researched donor potential and interests, and produced 50 impact updates daily for 10 fundraisers to share with donors. Key skills included operational analysis, Salesforce optimization, donor research, and data-driven reporting.

Chaparral, Tolima, Colombia

I facilitated focus group discussions with rural farmers in Tolima, Colombia, to explore community management practices. I coordinated and scheduled interviews and focus groups across various settings, aggregated research to identify peacebuilding practices, and collaborated with a Colombian student to develop a bilingual research paper. Key skills include qualitative research, stakeholder coordination, cross-cultural collaboration, and bilingual communication.

Amman Governorate, Jordan

I collaborated with the Communications Team to research and develop timely content and documents for donors. I supported donor relations through desk research, networking, and writing capacity statements. I conducted field visits to program sites, assisting in delegation and project management, and created a project proposal aimed at enhancing social cohesion between refugees and host communities. Key skills include content development, donor relations, project management, field research, and proposal writing.

New York City

I coordinated interventions and programs for at-risk foster youth aged 18-25, serving in a live-in advising capacity. I liaised with key stakeholders, including CUNY, SUNY, and ACS, to support students with college readiness and access. I played a crucial role in recruiting over 105 new students, doubling the number served, and provided academic counsel that achieved an 80% class attendance rate. I conducted weekly meetings with a cohort of 13-15 students to address their socio-emotional, academic, and mental health needs. My responsibilities also included monitoring program expenditures, planning and coordinating events for up to 100+ attendees, designing and editing the Dorm Project handbook, and conducting trainings for new hires and interns. Key skills include program coordination, stakeholder engagement, recruitment, academic advising, financial monitoring, event planning, content creation, and staff training.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Social Enterprise Fellow

Masters Of Science, Global Affairs, Graduated

Activities and Societies: President of Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation (PACT) 2019-2020 school year. A student organized group.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Counseling Psychology, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant (RA) 2014-2016