Peter Rivera

Peter Rivera is an experienced program officer in education, currently managing a $11 million annual grants budget at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, where responsibilities include overseeing 100 grantees and evaluating education grants. Previously, Peter served as a Program and Policy Development Advisor at the Los Angeles Unified School District, focusing on external partnerships and funding initiatives, and as a Senior Program Officer at the California Community Foundation, where oversight included $8 million in grants and coordination with community leaders. Peter's career also includes a role as Program Manager at San Diego Unified School District, emphasizing charter school evaluation and compliance. Educational qualifications span a Doctorate in Leadership, Policy and Politics from Teachers College, Columbia University, a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from UCLA.