Catherine Rivera

About Catherine Rivera

I am a Program Coordinator for the State Engagement Team of the Hunt Institute. I…

Experience

1. Program Coordinator for State Engagement

   The Hunt Institute

   Jan 2025 — Present · Cary, NC, US

   Contribute to the design and development of major Institute policymaker convenings around the country that target senior-level elected officials, including State Legislators Retreats, Hunt State Policy Fellows, and other learning experiences for state legislators.• Serve as a critical support to the State Engagement team, taking regular meeting notes, providing content support and tracking, and managing key dates and deadlines.• Develop and regularly update program management documents and work with the State Engagement team to ensure everything is on track.• Communicate with external partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to support their attendance at and participation in Institute programming.• Develop materials (e.g, grant reports, issue briefs, key takeaways, PowerPoint presentations, web content, etc.) to support The Hunt Institute’s strategic plan and mission.• Participate and support meetings with external partners and policymakers.• Provide meeting summaries and analysis of major issues impacting education around the country.• Monitor action and issues in partner states in order to provide the most relevant content possible to legislators.• Support and work on multiple projects, work within tight deadlines, and prioritize work as necessary.• Serve as a thought partner on a growing team that is working to develop high-quality systems and policies.• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor's degree, International Studies and Political Science

  2015 — 2019