Shelyn Rivera

Shelyn Rivera, Mat-Su Youth Action Board (YAB) Project Manager, joined the YAB in April 2024. Still new and recent, Shelyn has quickly made an effort to improve Mat-Su’s youth homelessness response system.

Shelyn has played a key role in supporting the Mat-Su YAB through Project Management. She has also increased her leadership roles within YAB and is now a lead YAB.

Our goal for young peoples Mat-Su YAB’s, is to create experiences and opportunities for them to find a realistic career path within support services, policy advocacy, peer support and mentorship, that will lead to a full time career and find a meaningful role in their communities that posivitly impact young people experiencing homelessness.