We are so proud to have Riverside's Executive Director, Berta Colón, highlighted as one of the exceptional women leading organizations that are supported by Columbia University's Columbia Community Service. Read the full article here.

What’s your inspiration for serving in your current role?

"My parents. Like many children of parents who did not speak English when they came to the U.S., I often served as their translator and witnessed firsthand how they were treated with disrespect and disdain simply because they did not know the language. My parents did not have the benefit of an organization like Riverside. They pieced together bits of English and worked in factories under terrible conditions to build a new life in New York City. They had hopes and dreams that slowly disappeared with time. Riverside provides immigrants and refugees with the programs, training, and access to services they need to stay focused and accomplish their personal and professional goals."