Exploring Career Paths for Peers

As peers with lived and/or living experiences, we must recognize the courage that comes with exploring job fields and establishing career paths. Although there is a rise of support for employing peers, there are still limitations to retaining and sustaining peer roles. The purpose of this workshop is to explore the rising interest of employing peers across various job fields while recognizing when it is appropriate to be curious or to be cautious. Participants in attendance will learn about rising areas of opportunity and employment for peers, learn ways to assess benefits and risks of career paths, and share lessons learned from their personal experiences of career exploration. Join us on this adventure to learn more about where your career as a peer can go!

Presenter Bio: Kristin Rivera (she/they) has developed a passion for advocacy and the peer movement. They use their combined personal lived experiences and professional expertise to support people who are currently navigating child-serving systems and transitioning into adult service systems. Kristin specializes in engagement strategies and developing youth-adult partnerships and will continue to advocate for intergenerational connection and collaboration across local, statewide, and national communities. Outside of work, Kristin enjoys spending time with loved ones, taking adventures in nature, and scrolling on their LinkedIn feed. Kristin aspires to, “be the change they wish to see in the world,” and continue uplifting the voices of those who are historically and actively marginalized.