Tina Rivera

Professional Experience Summary
•  Consultant Independent Executive & Strategic Advisor 2025 – Present
Provide consulting services to healthcare and human services organizations, specializing in continuous quality improvement, fiscal oversight, equity-driven reforms, and strategic planning. Support executive teams in accreditation readiness, organizational restructuring, and partnership development.
•  Interim to Director of Health Services County of Sonoma 2021 – 2024
Directed public health, behavioral health, and homelessness services with a $400M+ budget and 750+ staff. Led COVID-19 crisis response, advanced equity-driven reforms, and implemented CQI and accreditation compliance.
•  Assistant Director  Department of Health & Community Development Commission, County of Sonoma  2020 – 2021
Managed a $453M budget and homelessness interventions, securing permanent housing for 300+ individuals. Oversaw fiscal operations, program development, and cross-sector partnerships to expand housing and health services.
•  Director of Administrative Services  Human Services Department, County of Sonoma  2018 – 2020
Oversaw fiscal operations, human resources, contracts, and facilities for a large county agency. Directed budget development, risk management, IT/security initiatives, and supervised multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and efficiency.
•  Chief Financial Officer / Administrative Services Director  Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals  2013 – 2018
Managed statewide behavioral health clinics and facilities, overseeing CARF accreditation, electronic health record implementation, and CQI audits. Increased agency revenue by 20% annually, directed multimillion-dollar budgets, and strengthened fiscal transparency.
•  Federal Grants Manager  City of Shreveport  2011 – 2013
Administered federal grants for the Police Department and other agencies, serving as Title VI Representative and Equity Officer. Ensured compliance with federal regulations, expanded funding opportunities, and advanced equity initiatives.
•  Executive Director / Chief Financial Officer  Compassion Center  2000 – 2011
Supervised case management and behavioral health teams, authored and managed major grants securing significant funding, and expanded services for vulnerable populations. Provided strategic leadership in program development, fiscal oversight, and staff supervision.
•  Vice President, Board of Directors  Community First Credit Union  2015 – Present
Provide governance and fiduciary leadership, ensuring financial sustainability and strategic growth for a member-focused financial institution.

Education Summary
•  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana — May 2013
Concentration in Finance, providing a strong foundation in fiscal management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
•  Finance Studies
Louisiana State University
Completed advanced coursework in finance, strengthening expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal oversight.
•  Professional Certifications (In Progress)
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
•  CSBI – Certified Specialist in Business Intelligence
•  CHFP – Certified Healthcare Financial Professional
•  Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)
•  CM – Certified Manager
•  Executive & Professional Development
Extensive training in trauma-informed care, equity-driven leadership, health systems reform, and continuous quality improvement (CQI).