Position, Department
Human Services Coordinator
Social Science and Public Services
Contact Information
(808) 934-2573
Email address: rrivera6@hawaii.edu
Courses Taught
- Interdisciplinary Studies (IS101)
- Psychology 100
- Sociology 100
- Case Management
- Group Counseling
- Human Services 110, 192, 292
Research
- Lived Experience Women Peer Support Provider- Tribute Herald, Big Island News Now, UHHilo Alumni Highlight.
Service
- Hope Services Hawaii- Board of Directors
- P.A.C.T Head Start Policy Council- Council Member
- Department of Health Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse- Chair
- Co-Director for He Ho'omaka Hou Ana O' Puna
- Human Services Club- Advisor
- HawCC Food Distribution- Support
- Aloha United Way Emergency Food and Shelter Program- Board Member
- Hawaii Island Suicide Taskforce- Support Member
- Institute of Violence Abuse and Trauma- Cultural Committee Member
Professional Activities
- Peer Support Specialist
- Domestic Violence Advocate
- HawCC Internship Coordinator of the year 2026
- Institute of Violence Abuse and Trauma Speaker 2025,2026
- Domestic Violence Hotline Conference Speaker 2026
- National Center of Victims of Crime Conference Speaker 2025,2026