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Professional Affiliations

Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
HWNT; Hispanic Women's Network of Texas-Houston
NHPO; National Hispanic Professional Organization
NCLR; National Council for La Raza
Hispanic Health Coalition
Houston Hispanic Forum
Partner-Americas Promise Alliance
Texas Gang Investigators Association

Sonia Rivera, President, and CEO

Sonia Rivera has over 15 years of experience working with youth, families, and the community at large, involved in with the legal system including those who were involved in gangs, abusing drugs/alcohol, and homeless youth populations.

Sonia Rivera holds certifications as a CCJAP -Criminal Justice and Addictions Professional, a CPS-Certified Prevention Specialist, Texas Youth Tobacco Awareness, and an LCDCI-Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern, through the Department of State Health and Human Services.

Sonia is active in the community by participating with organizations which empower communities. She has held board positions with NHPO including Education Chair, Board Secretary, and currently serves as Chair Person of NHPO youth. In 2003, Sonia was honored by NHPO with the Community Service award for her service to the community. She served as Scholarship Director 2008/2009 for Hispanic Women in Leadership; and was recognized as a recipient of the 100 Women in Leadership award in 2009. Sonia has been active with the Children's Defense Fund; Breaking the Cradle to Prison Pipeline project, served on committees with One Voice, Gulfton Civic Association; steering committee member, and the East End Assessment; Steering Committee Member.

Associates

Cynthia Aguries, President and CEO; Hearts and Arms Community Services

Juventino Chapa, Intervention Specialist; Mayors Anti Gang Office

Marisela Chapa, LCDC