Elvis Rivera is a first-generation Guatemalan immigrant, author, and public speaker whose work centers on leadership, identity, resilience, and the psychology of money. His message is rooted in lived experience and shaped by years spent advising mission-driven organizations and community leaders on financial empowerment and long-term sustainability.
After surviving a dangerous migration to the United States, periods of homelessness, and cultural displacement, Elvis transformed adversity into purpose. Today, he equips audiences with practical frameworks to navigate ambition, healing, and whole-life leadership. His approach blends personal storytelling with actionable strategies that help individuals and organizations move from survival to intention, and from burnout to sustainable success.
Elvis is the author of Pa’lante: The Long Way Forward, a leadership book built around fourteen principles for living, leading, and becoming whole. His leadership has been recognized through honors including 40 Under 40, Bush Fellowship, Líder of the Year, Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever, and Inclusive Employer of the Year. Through his speaking and writing, Elvis remains committed to helping people grow, heal, and move forward — Pa’lante.
