Brief Biography

Lizette M. Rivera-Arnold, M.P.A., PMP, joined OBSSR in May 2023 as a program analyst. She manages high-priority projects by engaging key stakeholders, coordinating project timelines, and ensuring process efficiencies. Lizette has dedicated her career to working with community-focused public health and health equity initiatives that directly impact the community. Prior to joining OBSSR, she served as a project manager for national public health initiatives, providing organizational management and deepening her subject-matter expertise in health equity, community programs, and public administration. She has worked with impactful community organizations and government programs, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Community Services’ Tribal Block Grant, the National Hispanic Medical Association, Families USA, and the HHS Office of Minority Health. Lizette earned her B.A. in sociology from George Mason University, her M.P.A. from the University of Baltimore, and her Project Management Professional certification through the Project Management Institute.