Maria Rivera is a Project Coordinator at LOSH. She primarily supports training and program development efforts under LOSH’s Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (WOSHSTEP) and other statewide initiatives. She holds a Master of Public Health degree in Environmental Health Sciences from UCLA and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara.

During the summer of 2022, she participated in the Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP) with Fight for $15 LA, where she interviewed fast-food workers to understand environmental hazards in the fast-food industry. 

Maria is passionate about environmental justice and its intersection with occupational health disparities in underserved communities. She strives to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools needed to address disparities and improve overall well-being in the workforce.

Outside of work, Maria enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her cat Belinda.