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Melissa Rivas

  • Legislative Director 2021 - 2022 Student Ambassador
  • I am an honest and trustworthy individual who honors her word. I look forward to new and challenging opportunities. I am an excellent listener and problem solver who welcomes conversation and meeting new people.

About This Leader

  • Melissa Rivas's roles on campus:
  • Legislative Director 2021 – 2022
  • Student Ambassador Since 2020
  • Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
  • Inver Hills Connections: Budget Committee, Student Ambassador, Student Senate Legislative Director
  • Favorite Thing About Inver Hills: That IHCC has an array of opportunities for students and staff and faculty to assist you in being successful.
  • Hobbies: Diving, Sewing, Baking and Studying Spanish
  • College Major: Paralegal A.S. Degree
  • My Top 5 Strengths: Communication, Organizational, Listening, Creativity and Sense of Humor

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  • Where You're From: Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Favorite Sport or Physical Activity: Volleyball
  • What You Sing at Karaoke Night: What Kinda a Fool
  • Your #1 Tip or Trick for Being a Successful Student: Time Management is the key to success
  • What You Listen to in the Car: Soft Rock
  • Most Exciting Thing You’ve Ever Done: Diving 70” in the Pacific & Atlantic Ocean
  • What Motivates You to Work Hard: The feeling of success
  • Most Precious Material Possession: My wedding ring
  • National Mammal if You Could Have One: Dolphin
  • All-Time Favorite Movie: The Devil’s Advocate
  • What You Wanted to be When You “Grew Up”: Flight Attendant and a Figure Skater
  • What Makes You Laugh the Most: People
  • 3 Words to Describe You as a College Student: Motivated, Timely and Organized
  • Favorite Place in the World: Hawaii

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