Leah Rivera

Leah Rivera, CMP, is the Director of Conferences at NACo, where she leads the conferences team in delivering collaborative events and enriching experiences for NACo members, ranging from the Annual Conference to two dozen additional small and mid-size gatherings throughout the year.

Before joining NACo, Leah was the Director of Education and Events at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), a trade association, the Director of Events at McChrystal Group, a leadership consulting firm. In both roles, Leah oversaw the planning, coordinating, and logistics for in-person and virtual conferences and events. Leah is skilled in managing budgets, vendors, and contracts ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance. In addition, Leah enjoys collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to provide exceptional customer service, always pushing to enhance the value and impact of all member events.

Leah brings over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry to NACo. She also holds a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation and earned a bachelor's degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Duquesne University.

Leah strongly believes creating meaningful and accessible events can contribute to NACo’s mission to strengthen America’s counties.