Gabby Rivera She/Her

Queer Puerto Rican storyteller, Writer, and Author

Fields of expertise:

Intersectionality Allyship Hispanic Heritage Month Unconscious Bias Empathy in the Workplace Psychological Safety PRIDE Month DEI and DEIB Racial Equity LGBTQIA+ Women's History Month

Gabby Rivera is a Bronx-born, queer Puerto Rican storyteller on a mission to bring joy, heart, and bold, transformative storytelling to every space they enter. Best known as the first Latina to write for Marvel Comics with America, the solo series about the portal-punching superhero America Chavez, Gabby has built a career celebrating the magic of queer, BIPOC, and Diasporican communities.

Their debut novel, Juliet Takes a Breath, was called “f*cking outstanding” by Roxane Gay and was republished by Penguin Random House in 2019. A TED speaker with over 1.5 million views, Gabby has presented at the United Nations, collaborated with major organizations like Ford Motor Company and the Makers Women’s Conference, and received the 2022 Advancing Justice Award alongside Dolores Huerta.

With a dynamic presence and a gift for blending humor, storytelling, and deep insight, Gabby has delivered dozens of talks at corporations, colleges, and ERGs on radical representation, and the power of joyful storytelling. Currently based on the West Coast, they teach English Literature at Spokane College and lead writing workshops nationwide.

Gabby is here to inspire, uplift, and remind us all to dream bigger, love harder, and take up space.

What our clients say about this speaker

This was an absolutely incredible experience thank you for organizing such a unique and thoughtful conference day for the arts! Every aspect, from Gabby Rivera’s powerful keynote to her engaging, hands-on workshop, was exceptional. Gabby's story was deeply inspiring, filling me with hope and excitement for the potential of our students especially those navigating the same inequities she so courageously overcame.

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Working with Gabby and her team was an outstanding experience. Her keynote was real, honest, and deeply vulnerable, and we truly appreciated the care she took in highlighting the importance of overcoming adversity and persevering through systemic challenges. Her powerful storytelling and focus on community resonated deeply with the audience and the feedback we received was nothing but praise. Gabby made a lasting impression on us all!

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Gabby’s presentation was incredibly inspiring! Attendees were grateful for the event and eager for more speakers with diverse perspectives, highlighting how much they learn from these sessions. Gabby’s warmth and authenticity made this event especially memorable.

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Talks & Presentations

Reclaiming Our Stories

Authentic Storytelling for Inclusive Leadership In this workshop, we’ll explore how to harness

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Gabby Rivera She/Her

Queer Puerto Rican storyteller, Writer, and Author

Radical Joy and Resilience in Storytelling

Transforming Corporate Culture Through Creativity This workshop is designed to inspire teams to embr

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Gabby Rivera She/Her

Queer Puerto Rican storyteller, Writer, and Author

Origins of the Truth

The first Latina writer for Marvel Comics, shares her journey from the Bronx to Marvel by writing he

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Gabby Rivera She/Her

Queer Puerto Rican storyteller, Writer, and Author