Brian Rivera
Director, Technology & Administration
Brian Rivera is a technologist and nonprofit strategist with over 15 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations use smart, intentional IT to do more good. He received a B.S. in Computer Science from Loyola University Chicago.
As Senior Innovation Manager at the Center for Economic Progress (now Ladder Up), Brian managed technology behind 10+ free tax prep sites across Chicagoland, supporting 10,000+ tax filings annually. As Senior Manager at All Chicago, he led the homeless services help desk system, strengthening the tech backbone for a citywide housing network.
Brian has presented on data standards, IT management, and AI for nonprofits at Humane World for Animals, the Illinois Animal Welfare Federation, and the National Community Tax Coalition.
When he’s not advocating for tech equity in the nonprofit space, Brian is photographing Chicago’s neighborhoods or impressing with his knowledge of Knight Rider.