Biography

Schvalla R. Rivera, Ph.D., CDE, serves as the inaugural Director for the United Front Initiative, an organization under the umbrella of Fort Wayne United. Dr. Rivera is the founder and CEO of Consiliaris LLC, a coaching and consultant firm.  She brings 20 years of experience in higher education administration, policy, Inclusion, and Belonging. Dr. Rivera is a Certified Diversity Executive and collaborates with executive leadership to create institutional policies and respond to bias-related incidents. She also collaborates with leaders to increase cultural competency by facilitating dialogues, increasing self-awareness, and providing opportunities for people to engage across differences. 

Dr. Rivera is passionate about mentoring and career advocacy. She holds a B.A. in Social Science from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a Master's in Political Science and International Relations, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Indiana State University. A firm believer in servant leadership, her work is her passion and calling. She hopes to change the world through education, engagement, grace, and humor.