April 15, 2024 | abqjournal.com Online Article

Noemi Rivera has been promoted to New Mexico state director at Community Options. Rivera joined Community Options in 2009 as a direct support professional in Las Cruces. She progressed to program manager, service coordinator, director of program services, associate executive director and then to executive director. Rivera received her bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree. Community Options works to develop innovative housing and employment supports for people with disabilities and families across 12 states. In New Mexico, Community Options has offices in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Santa Fe.