​WHY IMPACTWORKS

​Clarity, structure, and results—where it matters most.

​​ImpactWorks is a bilingual (Spanish/English) governance, strategy, and community impact consulting practice led by Mayté Rivera, a seasoned professional with more than 24 years of experience in policy development, community impact, grant evaluation, reinvestment strategies, and responsible banking practices. 

Mayté Rivera, Founder & Director

"Our work focuses on aligning priorities with organizational objectives, improving internal tracking and monitoring systems, and building structures that translate mission into measurable outcomes."

SERVICES

Advisory services designed for institutional strength and impact.​

​Strategy & Readiness

​​ImpactWorks is a bilingual (Spanish/English) governance, strategy, and community impact consulting practice led by Mayté Rivera, a seasoned professional with more than 24 years of experience in policy development, community impact, grant evaluation, reinvestment strategies, and responsible banking practices. 

Grant Program Design & Management

​​Build equitable application, scoring, monitoring, and evaluation systems.

Community Investment Advisory

​Design community-investment strategies, impact dashboards, and data systems to demonstrate outcomes and exam readiness.

​DEI Systems & Culture

​Develop workforce‑equity dashboards, employee resource groups, and learning programs.

​Training & Public Education

​​Deliver webinars, executive briefings, and stakeholder workshops.

​WHO WE SERVE

​We partner with leaders across sectors committed to stronger systems and meaningful outcomes.​

Organizations

​​​Aligning mission, operations, and measurable impact

We support mission-driven organizations in clarifying their purpose, aligning operations with strategic priorities, and delivering measurable community outcomes. From administration to long-term strategy, we help build the structure and clarity needed to create sustainable impact.

ABOUT

Experienced leadership. Practical guidance. Lasting institutional value.

Our Mission

​Strengthening organizations. Improving controls and procedures. Advancing measurable community impact. Our approach is clear and results-driven: diagnose organizational challenges with precision, design tailored solutions, and support implementation with confidence.

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​​With more than 24 years of leadership experience across government, financial institutions, and mission-driven organizations, Mayté Rivera brings deep expertise in governance, compliance, and strategic planning.

​Education

• ​Ph.D. (ABD) | Law, Public Policy & Society | Northeastern University​
• M.S. | Community & Economic Development | Southern New Hampshire University
• B.S. | Business Administration, summa cum laude | Southern New Hampshire University

Experience

• Financial Impact & Inclusion Strategist
• Community and Economic Development Practitioner
• Small Business Advisor/Educator
• Deputy Commissioner, CRA, Fair Lending, and Community Engagement
• Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Fair Lending State Regulatory Analyst
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer - Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Division of Banks

​Successes

• Recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year Award for expanding financial opportunities for undercapitalized minority business owners.​
• Secured $6 million in federal grant awards through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions program.
• Managed $10 million in grant funding for nonprofit organizations under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ foreclosure prevention and homeownership programs.
• Served as a grant evaluator, trainer, and developer, designing cohesive scoring systems for state-level grant awards.
• Led a 15-member unit team conducting statewide consumer protection and CRA compliance examinations for banks and credit unions.
• Contributed as a state liaison to the federal Consumer Compliance Rating System, adopted by the FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, OCC, and state supervisory agencies.
• Produced 15 recorded webcasts and webinars (DOB Connects), reaching 75–150 attendees per session across financial institutions and community organizations.
• Achieved a 40% reduction in manual reporting time by implementing new impact data systems across financial institutions.
• Developed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) dashboards and launched Employee Resource Groups to advance organizational inclusion.
• Advised executive leadership of banks and credit unions on CRA reinvestment strategies, increasing targeted community investments by 50%.

CONTACT

​Get in Touch

Whether you’re strengthening governance, planning for growth, enhancing program deliverables, building measurable community impact, ImpactWorks is here to support your goals.​

​Consultations are offered by appointment to ensure personalized attention.