Melissa Rivera

Tribe/Nationality: Puerto Rican , Taino

Manhattan, New York 

Mellisa Rivera is a writer born and raised in the South Bronx, New York; she is a Puerto Rican of Taino descent. The love of Memoirs, Novels, Romance, History, Activism, and life experiences catapulted her writing journey. Working with women-owned businesses was not only a dream of hers but also empowered her to work more closely in this community. She is a mother invested in sharing her knowledge and traditions with her daughter while nurturing her with love, respect, kindness, and strength. 

"As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls."  

-Justice Sonia Sotomayor.