Martin E. Rivera

Martin E. Rivera is a Boricua from Juncos, Puerto Rico. He currently serves as the senior policy counsel for the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC). Being raised in Florida, he is aware of the importance of civic engagement and unlocking Latinx civic potential to ensure that members of the Latinx community are in leadership positions when vital decisions are taken.

Before joining NHMC, Rivera served as the director of government affairs of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA). He led the federal and local legislative priorities and agenda before policymakers, industry representatives, community leaders, and other stakeholders. Before PRFAA, he served as a legislative assistant for congressman Darren Soto in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, where he oversaw various issues such as immigration, health care, and the environment.

Throughout his career, Rivera has strived to advance policies that protect fundamental rights and provide essential services to communities in need. From helping the Hurricanes Irma and Maria victims to protecting immigrant communities and working to close the digital divide, Rivera is dedicated to ensuring that the Latinx community has the resources and opportunities it deserves. Rivera is a member of the Florida Bar and earned his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida.