Lillian Rivera

As Executive Director of Hetrick-Martin Institute: New Jersey, Lillian is responsible for ensuring the growth and quality of the New Jersey organization. As the largest LGBTQ youth service provider in the state, she leads a dedicated team providing services to youth from various cities and counties.

Lillian has appeared on numerous media outlets including MIC, AOL’s Bold, CNN en Español and NBC Latino, offering her expertise on issues affecting the lives of diverse communities. She has had articles on her work with LGBTQ youth and her life as a Latina Lesbian Mom published on the Huffington Post, the Advocate and the Feminist Wire. Lillian is often sought to speak on panels to share her insight on issues of Diversity & Inclusion.