Maria J. Rivera is a clinical and research psychologist. She received her MA in neuropsychology from NYU, her PhD in clinical psychology from CUNY, and her post doctorate in Biostatistics from Columbia University. She has extensive clinical experience working with the families of Alzheimer's patients as well as work with families of the mentally ill, and with clinical issues pertinent to women. Currently she is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at College of Staten Island, and serves as a research statistical consultant.