Tiffany Rivera
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Enthusiastic Director of Government Affairs, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of New Mexico's legislative system and training in advocacy. Motivated to learn more about the community and state while helping it grow and thrive. Consistently working to be better than yesterday.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Government Affairs
New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau
Las Cruces, NM
11.2019 - Current
- Exhibits skills in advocacy, negotiation and influence without authority and excels in organization and prioritization. Actively represents 20,000 member families statewide.
- Orchestrates legislative efforts, tracks, analyzes, and monitors legislation, provides testimony, attends committee and floor sessions, collaborates with other lobbyists, state agencies, and legislative staff.
- Provides member updates and opportunities for engagement throughout the legislative session, including legislative visits and committee participation.
- Planned and executed special events for organization members and issue advisory committees, events include AgFest, Annual Legislative breakfast, and Pre-session Policy Committee summit.
- Actively collaborates with other Western Farm Bureau organizations and American Farm Bureau Federation on shared priorities.
- Exhibited skills in advocacy, negotiation and influence without authority and excelled in organization and prioritization
State Director of Government Affairs
New Mexico Department Of Agriculture
Las Cruces, NM
05.2014 - 11.2019
- Researched, created, managed, and implemented legislative objectives to achieve desired goals and outcomes pertaining to budget, policy, collaboration and outreach during session.
- Developed, facilitated, and executed special projects, presentations, events, and programs on behalf of the Secretary of Agriculture.
- Represented NMDA through various task force and workgroups at federal, state and local level.
- Engaged with the State’s Congressional Delegation, Executive and Legislative branches, and policy/industry groups, creating strong relationships while promoting and elevating agriculture and higher education
- Represented NMDA and NMSU at legislative interim committee meetings, addressing and identifying potential issues and opportunities.
- Monitored and tracked state legislation relevant to agriculture and higher education.
- Served as tribal liaison promoting strong interactions with tribes and pueblos.
Natural Resource Policy Analyst Intermediate
New Mexico Department Of Agriculture
Las Cruces, NM
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Analyzed policies and regulations impacting natural resources and the agricultural industry.
- Provided technical, administrative, and planning assistance to 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), soil and water conservation commission, and the state’s agricultural industry.
- Facilitated increased SWCD productivity through support and outreach.
- Encouraged multi agency efforts and partnerships to promote voluntary agriculture & natural resource management and conservation.
- Supported NMDA in maintaining a work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
Education
Master of Agriculture - Ag. Economics With Specialization in Agribusiness
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Pre-vet Emphasis
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2010
Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Extensive knowledge and application of New Mexico’s legislative and regulatory process, budget and appropriations process
- Government relations principles and techniques
- Excellent communication and leadership capabilities with ability to organize and work with diverse demographics and varying viewpoints
- Supreme organizational skills and ability to multitask efforts
- Expert knowledge in public policy, planning, and development
Accomplishments
New Mexico Agriculture Leadership Graduate 2019
NMDA Employee of the year 2018
Leadership Las Cruces Graduate 2016
Timeline
Director of Government Affairs
New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau
11.2019 - Current
State Director of Government Affairs
New Mexico Department Of Agriculture
05.2014 - 11.2019
Natural Resource Policy Analyst Intermediate
New Mexico Department Of Agriculture
11.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Agriculture - Ag. Economics With Specialization in Agribusiness
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Pre-vet Emphasis
New Mexico State University
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