Carlina Rivera
Carlina Rivera | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2018 – August 20, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rosie Mendez |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Epstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 3, 1984 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jamie Rogers |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Marist College (BA) |
| Website | City Council website Campaign website |
Carlina Rivera (born January 3, 1984) is a former American politician who represented the 2nd district of the New York City Council from 2018 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, her district includes portions of the East Village, Gramercy Park, Kips Bay, Lower East Side, Murray Hill, and Rose Hill in Manhattan.
After working in the private sector and New York City government, Rivera launched her campaign for City Council in 2016, winning her Democratic primary with over 60% of the vote. She served almost eight years as Council Member before resigning to become the President and CEO of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH).