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Reina Hogan-Rivera

@reinahoganrivera

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Dedicated professional in training program development and management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to further develop training programs focused on mental health and racial equity, in a collaborative environment that values community impact.

I am a passionate advocate for racial equity and mental health, with extensive experience in training program development and management across academic, correctional, and clinical settings. My role as an Assistant Program Director at CUCS has allowed me to schedule over 90 trainings annually, impacting thousands of professionals who serve mentally ill clients in the criminal legal system. I take pride in my ability to develop and implement innovative training programs that address critical issues such as mass incarceration and mental health from a racial equity perspective.

In addition to my work in training, I have a strong background in case management and therapeutic practices, having served as a Therapist/Case Manager at Goodwill Industries. My commitment to empowering individuals with lived experience is evident in my development of a Speakers Bureau Program that has significantly enhanced the NYPD Crisis Intervention Training. I am also an Adjunct Professor at NJCU, where I explore contemporary issues in psychology, furthering my dedication to education and advocacy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Global Community Forum Moderator

Current

Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS)

Apr 2025 - Present (2 months)

Monitored daily forum discussions, ensuring adherence to DNRS Global Forum Community guidelines and fostering a respectful, supportive environment. Actively addressed inappropriate content and collaborated with the DNRS team to uphold forum integrity.

Community Management Content Moderation Online Forums Conflict Resolution Collaboration

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Assistant Program Director

Current

CUCS – Academy for Justice-Informed Practice

Jul 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)

Scheduled over 90 annual trainings for 4000+ interdisciplinary professionals serving mentally ill clients in the criminal legal system. Contributed to on-demand courses like 'Mass Incarceration, Criminal Justice and Mental Health: A Racial Equity Perspective'.

Program Management Curriculum Development Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Adjunct Professor

New Jersey City University

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Taught Contemporary Issues in Psychology, focusing on racism's impact on racial identity and fatigue. Developed curriculum and delivered lectures to university students.

Curriculum Development Public Speaking Psychology Academic Instruction

Reentry Entitlements Coordinator

CUCS – HRC

Jul 2012 - Present (12 years 11 months)

Reviewed and gathered mental health records for SMI clients incarcerated at various correctional facilities to complete and submit SSI, SSD, Medicaid, and MGP applications. Supervised an Entitlements Specialist and provided entitlements training to OMH Staff.

Medicaid Provider

Single Point of Access (SPOA) Case Management/ACT Consultant I

CUCS

Oct 2011 - Present (13 years 8 months)

Reviewed Single Point of Access (SPOA) applications for participants with SMI and assigned eligible cases to appropriate services. Corresponded daily with referring hospitals, clinics, and clients regarding application status and information gathering.

Client Communication Mental Health Services Data Management

Therapist/Case Manager

Goodwill Industries - PROS: Rebound

Nov 2009 - Present (15 years 7 months)

Integral to transitioning the Continuing Day Treatment (CDT) model to the Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) model, serving over 60 clients. Trained 10 staff members on Foothold, an electronic health record system, and modified the software to meet the new PROS model's needs.

Therapy Electronic Health Records Staff Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY

B.A./M.A., Forensic Psychology

Completed a combined Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts program in Forensic Psychology. Focused on the intersection of psychology and the legal system, including criminal behavior and psychological assessment.

SAE Institute of Technology

Diploma, Audio Technology

Obtained a Diploma in Audio Technology, gaining expertise in sound engineering principles and practices. Developed skills in audio production, recording, and post-production techniques.