Alonso Reyna Rivarola
Education- M.Ed. Educational Leadership and Policy and BS Sociology, University of Utah
Alonso Rivarola is the interim admissions director and adjunct faculty in ethnic studies at Salt Lake Community College. Originally from Lima, Peru, Alonso migrated to Utah when he was 11. His experiences growing up undocuqueer in Utah have shaped his perspectives. They also inform his passion for supporting and serving historically marginalized communities while holding social institutions accountable.
Alonso graduated from the University of Utah with an Honors BS in sociology and an M.Ed. in educational leadership and policy with an emphasis in higher education administration. Alonso likes to garden, spend time with his cats, and conduct research during his free time.
Read Alonso Reyna Rivarola's Latest Articles
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and the Impact of Hyperdocumentation
Learn about the concept of hyperdocumentation and how undocumented students navigate belonging, worthiness, and intolerance in college.
November 10, 2022
Top 10 Books for Undocumented Students
Discover the top 10 books written by, for, and about undocumented immigrants. Undocumented college students may find these books especially appealing.
November 9, 2022
Understanding Undocumented Students' Mental Health Challenges
Explore mental health challenges for undocumented students and get tips to help manage stress, anxiety, and marginalization.
November 8, 2022
