Honor Society® member
Brittany Rivera
Treasurer at The David Marcus Thumbs Up Scholarship Foundation
- Nonprofit Management
- Class of 2023
- Bakersfield, California
Member since July 2020
About
I am currently attending Colorado Christian University in pursuit of my Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management. I am a wife, mother, and adult student in CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) program - determined to finish my degree in Honor Society! I have always had a heart for volunteerism and nonprofit, working and supporting our local Filipino-American Service Team (FAST); Honor Flight Kern County; Relay for Life; and our family's foundation, The David Marcus Thumbs Up Scholarship Foundation (TDMTUSF). My family and I started TDMTUSF last year in memorial of my late Uncle David who sadly succumbed to cancer after a 7-year battle. David was a special needs man who has inspired us to continue his legacy of supporting children with special needs, encouraging student-athletes, and helping our community. My goal is to use my degree in Nonprofit Management to continue improving TDMTUSF and helping special needs students across the country.
www.davidmarcusthumbsup.com
Education
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Colorado Christian University
Nonprofit Management
2020 – 2023
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Art Institute of California
Media Arts & Animation
2008 – 2010
Honors and awards
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Red Cross Hero Award Recipient
Red Cross Good Samaritan Award Recipient 2017
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Dean's List
Summer 2020 Semester
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Honor Society Undergraduate Achiever Scholarship 2021
This scholarship rewards ambitious undergraduate students who have performed at a superior rate both academically and holistically.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to use my degree to continuously improve and grow our family's nonprofit, The David Marcus Thumbs Up Scholarship Foundation, to help special needs students and others throughout our community. I would also like a chance to work with other nonprofit organizations on national and international levels.
- Graduate school interests
In the interest of best serving those around me, I would like to continue my education with Colorado Christian University and pursue my Master's in Business Administration or enroll at a university that can continue my education in nonprofit.
- Outside the classroom
Bowling and Art -
I have been an avid bowler for 25 years - competing locally and nationally. I have a huge interest in art, actively painting and drawing for 13 years. I also teach acrylic art classes to adults and children, and I love visiting art museums whenever an opportunity arises.
Experience
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Treasurer
The David Marcus Thumbs Up Scholarship Foundation
Sep 2019 – Sep 2021
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Freelance Artist
I have been an independent freelance artist for over a decade: painting canvas and murals, teaching art classes to adults and children, and anything else I can get my hands on.
Jun 2007 – Sep 2020
Volunteering
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Volunteer and Fundraiser
Honor Flight Kern County
Oct 2017 – Sep 2020
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Volunteer
Relay for Life
May 2013 – Sep 2020
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Member
Filipino American Service Team
Jun 1997 – Feb 2012
Languages
- English (US)
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