Karen Rivera
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Dedicated volunteer focused on expanding access to education and empowering youth through community engagement. Experienced in presenting program goals to students, families, and local organizations, and passionate about strengthening partnerships that support long-term social impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freshman Representative, One Team Scarsdale (OTS)
Volunteer Work
Ewing Township , New Jersey
10.2025 - Current
- Support OTS’s mission to alleviate extreme poverty and violence in Honduras through education-focused fundraising and awareness campaigns.
- Lead recruitment initiatives that increased member participation and strengthened the club’s presence on campus.
- Plan and deliver workshops that educate peers on global inequity, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development.
- Collaborate with team members to organize campus-wide events and local service projects.
Bridge To Employment
Volunteer Work
Trenton, New Jersey
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with other volunteers to have a better benefit for the community.
- Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives in the team.
DEP- Youth Inclusion Initiative
Environmental Activist Training
Trenton, New Jersey
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed policy initiative to promote Social Justice and equality
- Represented the interests to activists at local government hearing and public forums.
- Gathered opinions and support from grassroots supporters to solidify groupposition.
Education
Undergraduate - Photography And Video
The College of New Jersey
2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 0861805-2029
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
400 Chambers St, Trenton, NJ 0860906-2025
Skills
- Bilingual - (Spanish & English)
- Project management
- Fundraising strategies
- Event planning
- Policy development
- Community outreach
- Workshop facilitation
- Recruitment outreach
Timeline
Freshman Representative, One Team Scarsdale (OTS)
Volunteer Work
10.2025 - Current
DEP- Youth Inclusion Initiative
Environmental Activist Training
07.2024 - 08.2024
Bridge To Employment
Volunteer Work
09.2022 - 06.2025
Undergraduate - Photography And Video
The College of New Jersey
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School