Author: Rob Rivera

A graduate of the United States Army Military Intelligence School in Arizona and the Union Emergency Medical Services Academy in New Jersey, he has continued on in his educational career completing an A.S. in Criminal Justice, an A.A. in Education, and a B.S. in National Security Studies, all with Highest Honors. He is concurrently pursuing a Master in Public Relations at Newhouse School of Communications, an Executive Master in International Relations at the Maxwell School, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Global Security at the Institute for National Security and Counter-Terrorism in advance of the completion of his terminal degree; a D.Sci. in Civil Security at NJCU. Rob has dedicated his life to the service of others, including a dozen years in the United States Army and a decade in emergency services. He is an alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project and a registered first responder and non-financial contributor/donor to the National 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City. Robert is highly experienced in both working under pressure in extreme situations, problem solving and formulating effective solutions. An ability to comprehend complex issues and think outside of the box gives him a unique advantage. He is experienced in graphic design, owns a professional photography business, and is a former Production Manager for a community tabloid. In addition, Rob is an experienced club DJ, having played for music festivals and traveled throughout the United States. In his spare time, he produces dance tracks at his project studio in Syracuse, NY. His volunteer affiliations include the Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services, Team Rubicon and numerous emergency service entities. As a reflection of his dedication to service, he was presented with the US Presidential Volunteer Service Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2015, on behalf of President Barack Obama, in addition to receiving the US Army Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal twice.