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Catarina Rivera

Disability Advocate, DEI Consultant & Content Creator; Founder of Blindish Latina

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Business, Business Leadership, DEI, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Entrepreneurship, Future of Work, Futurism, Hispanic Heritage, Human Resources
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Catarina Rivera Biography

Catarina Rivera has earned a BA in Psychology from Duke University with a scholarship from the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program; a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) degree from the Bank Street College of Education with a focus on Dual Language/Bilingual Education; as well as a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Hunter College. She holds a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (IAAP) certification.

Rivera is the founder of Blindish Latina, a platform dedicated to smashing disability stigmas through storytelling, advocacy, and education. She has also launched a business focusing on disability inclusion in the workplace. With over 14 years of experience working in educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, her expertise encompasses program development/management, managing teams, capacity building, community organizing, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as part of employee groups.

As a Latine/x woman living with Usher Syndrome, Rivera brings a deep understanding of intersectionality to discussions about disability. This syndrome has led to her progressive vision and hearing loss, which was diagnosed at age 17. Through the stages of "From Denial to Acceptance to Self-Advocacy to Public Advocacy," she has embraced her identity and promotes disability pride. Rivera is bilingual in English and Spanish, and her family background is Cuban and Puerto Rican.

Rivera's contributions have been recognized as she was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices on Disability Advocacy for 2022. She is a TEDx Speaker, having presented at "TEDxRolandPark" in June 2022, and co-hosts the podcast "Intentional Conversations with Dr. Nika White." Her insights on disability advocacy have been featured in Nasdaq, Authority Magazine, and she was named one of HonestCulture’s Top 21 DEI Influencers of 2021. Her client work includes collaborations with organizations such as HarperCollins Publishers, LinkedIn, and BCG Digital Ventures, among others.

Rivera continues to share her expertise, lived experience with disability, and passion on topics related to disability awareness, inclusion, digital inclusion, accessibility, allyship, and advocacy. Her active engagement in public speaking and consulting underscores her commitment to fostering environments that enhance inclusivity and accessibility.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/01/2024.

Catarina Rivera Speaking Topics

  • Intersectionality: Perspective of a Professional, Disabled, Latine Woman

    This session addresses the intersectionality of identity within diversity through Catarina's personal storytelling approach. Perfect for Disability Pride Month, Latinx Heritage Month, and Disability Employment Awareness Month.

  • A Practical Introduction to Disability Awareness

    This session focuses on demystifying disability and equipping employees with foundational understandings of disability, including appropriate language to use for disability and how to prevent microaggressions. All participants will learn that disability is not a bad word!

  • Disability Inclusion for Leaders

    Managers and leaders will learn the benefits of inclusion, why disability inclusion is so important, as well as key best practices for inclusion. Managers and leaders will learn how to respond appropriately and supportively to disability disclosure.

Catarina Rivera Videos

  • Creating Inclusive Workplaces for All | Catarina Rivera | TEDxRolandPark
    Creating Inclusive Workplaces for All | Catarina Rivera | TEDxRolandPark
    Work isn’t working for all of us. In this powerful talk, Catarina Rivera tells us why employers and leaders have a lot of disabled employees they...
  • The Future of Work Must Prioritize Disability Inclusion - Catarina Rivera
    The Future of Work Must Prioritize Disability Inclusion - Catarina Rivera
    With the future of work rapidly taking shape, savvy leaders need to recognize that disability inclusion is imperative. While more than 15% of the...
  • Catarina Rivera Speaker Reel [Disability Public Speaker + DEI Consultant]
    Catarina Rivera Speaker Reel [Disability Public Speaker + DEI Consultant]
    Book Catarina for your workplace DEI initiatives! Watch this short speaker reel to learn more about her story, her speaking style, and her focus.
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Catarina Rivera is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Intersectionality: Perspective of a Professional, Disabled, Latine Woman, A Practical Introduction to Disability Awareness and Disability Inclusion for Leaders. The estimated speaking fee range to book Catarina Rivera for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Catarina Rivera generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eduardo Briceño, Ana Larrea-Albert, Tiffany Yu, Sylvia Acevedo and Anna Escobedo Cabral. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Catarina Rivera for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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