Melisa A. Rivera

Melisa A. Rivera is a socially conscious bridge-builder with the mind of a scientist, and the heart of an artist. Driven by a passion for contributing to economic justice and equity initiatives in the fourth industrial revolution, she lives by the words "We are only connected to the level that we are authentically and effectively relating to the other."

Melisa's background in psychology, business leadership, and development informs her research on how startups can maximize their human capital and how emotional intelligence (EI) can thrive in the growing world of artificial intelligence (AI) to better impact communities. Her approach is grounded in the study of neuroscience and how mindfulness can inform compassionate, empathic and effective leadership in the emerging conscious business movement.

A firm believer in the power of transcending silos and breaking out of outdated paradigms, Melisa is a sought-after advisor to current and aspiring founders and tech creatives seeking to develop more conscious and sustainable business models while maximizing their health and wellness goals. Through her consultancy, Creativa Impact Capital (CIC), she offers a co-op model with affiliate partners that provide products and services to help clients achieve their goals.

Melisa's commitment to social good is evident in her work as the founder of The Art of Social Good, an initiative that promotes awareness of mental health and the healing and the transformational power of the arts.

As an artist, art collector, and ambassador in the NFT space, Melisa is passionate about uplifting members of the creative economy and supporting their transition into the crypto and NFT space. She is also developing a blockchain project that bridges the science of mental health and the art of creative expression to support wellness programs globally.

Melisa is a firm believer that the changes brought about by the new technological era will require a change in our internal programming—an upgrade in our internal operating system through an evolution of thought and way of being in the world. She is dedicated to helping others achieve this through a concerted effort in living from an authentic, heart-centered place of compassionate leadership.

Currently, Melisa is dedicating time supporting VC projects in LATAM, where she is focused on building community and supporting the startup ecosystem with mental health resources, Web3 education, and social impact business strategy.