Michelle Rivas
She/Her
Director of Youth Programs
Michelle Rivas, a San Fernando Valley native, applies a social justice perspective to develop culturally relevant programs. She is dedicated to engaging young people with the great outdoors and fostering social-emotional learning and transferable skills in future leaders and activists. Michelle is concerned about the growing polarization in our communities, and she works to equip youth with interpersonal and communication skills to mobilize their community effectively.
Michelle obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she majored in Politics and Latin American & Latino Studies. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, weightlifting, and attending sports events. She loves adventure and aspires to visit all National Parks and Major League Baseball stadiums in the United States.
