Senior Undergraduate Admissions Coordinator
Ashley Rivera (she/her) is the Senior Undergraduate Admissions Coordinator for the Department of Theatre and Dance and is responsible for coordinating undergraduate admissions for theatre and dance applicants. Rivera also manages the College of Fine Arts Student Ambassador program and oversees the prospective student experience. Originating from the deserts of El Paso, Texas, Rivera attended The University of Texas at Austin earning her B.A. in Sociology with a certificate in Culture and Identity studies. After graduating from UT, Rivera went on to work with youth in both residential settings and secondary schools. As a former college and career counselor, Rivera spent much of her time working with BIPOC and first-generation students on their path to higher education and careers. Rivera has worked on the College of Fine Arts admissions team for over three years, previously as the Recruitment Coordinator. In addition to her work at the College of Fine Arts, Rivera is a student of music and a singer/songwriter in the Austin area. Reach out to Rivera about Theatre and Dance application and admission questions or to get connected with a College of Fine Arts student ambassador.