Episode 13: Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Our Role as Citizens w/ Elizabeth Rivera, MSW

Elizabeth earned her MSW from VCU in 2000, and her BA from UVA, majoring in Spanish.  She served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica for 4 years and has worked as a program manager for the American Diabetes Association and Arlington Public Schools prior to her MSW.  Elizabeth has worked for charter schools in DC, Inova Health System, and Fairfax County Public Schools since earning her MSW, working with clients of all ages, with a focus on Hispanic/Latino populations. In her current position, she works with students and families who are dealing with homelessness. In this position, she has encountered areas of sexual abuse and human trafficking and advocated for those vulnerable.