Insights & News
With Pressley on the sidelines in Senate race, who benefits?
As a key strategist behind one of Massachusetts’ most historic political upsets—U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley's 2018 primary victory—Wilnelia Rivera has a unique perspective on the dynamics of the state's races. She weighed in on what Pressley's decision not to run for Senate means for the remaining candidates, challenging the conventional wisdom.
Beyond the Lifeline: Choosing Pause, Action, and a New Moral Clarity
While a few benefit from this shifting social and political landscape, many are left wondering, "What about us?" This piece reflects on my personal decision to choose a path of pause and evolution as a way forward.
People + Place = Action-Based Results
Celebrating 10 years, we are a Boston-based change management and strategy consultant firm working at the intersection of planning, engagement & equity.
We Continue to Till, Rest Towards the Ideal Dawn
For the past 22 years, I've worked as a social change strategist and researcher, helping leaders navigate complex transitions…
Unpacking & Restitching Our Siloed Edges: The Deep Democracy Landscape
Rivera Consulting revamps their political and civic research to meet the reality of our political and public commons
The Lazu Group and Rivera Consulting Formalize Collaboration
The Lazu Group and Rivera Consulting – both women- and minority-owned consulting firms – are formalizing their collaboration to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through reparative planning in the public and private sectors.
Presencing: Disrupting Table Talk Culture to Build Community and Find Home
The Democracy Salons: a three part series where we invited thought leaders, change-makers, and everyday folks committed to co-foster and co-build a community that is built with each other to create the conditions for a multiracial democracy.
Practical Implications for Embedding Equity in Municipal Planning
At Rivera Consulting, we partner with clients to transform communities, systems, and institutions through relational and multi-disciplinary trust building and data-driven problem solving and urban planning.
