Dr. Maggie Rivera
Treasurer
mrivera@illinoismigrant.org
Phone
815-575-7973
Other Organizations
Illinois Migrant Council-President/CEO
Expertise & Experience
Dr. Magdalena Rivera is the daughter of a late farmworker, currently working on a 3rd Master’s degree, holds bi-national PhD in Education, is a 30-year LULAC member, and has been a human rights advocate since age 16. Dr. Rivera has worked in many different fields; from crop-picking in the fields, to government, mental health clinics, backing, and other public and non-profit institutions.
Reason for joining the SAC
As a former substance use clinician for Family Services, I know what our substance use un-met needs look like, specifically in the Latino community,. So I joined the board to share my experience as a substance use clinician and to give the Latino community a much-needed voice in the issues of substance use needs in a cultural perspective, and to bring back to the community information on the coalition programs and activities.