Neliann Rivera
Transportation Policy Analyst, Reason Foundation
Neliann Rivera is a transportation policy analyst at Reason Foundation.
Originally from Puerto Rico and now based in Georgia, Rivera earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs with concentrations in economics, business, and policy from Kennesaw State University.
Before joining Reason, Rivera served as a Reservist Emergency Management Specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). She also held various research and policy roles with the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), legislative offices, and nonprofits, where she focused on policy analysis, governance, and economic issues.She is passionate about leveraging research and innovation to shape policies that are more equitable, efficient, and accessible for the communities they serve.
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Building public trust in mileage-based road funding
Mileage-based user fees can either become another tax or a smarter, privacy-safe way to fund the roads people rely on.
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Using the practical power of public-private partnerships to improve infrastructure
Public-private partnerships can help states deliver megaprojects but can also improve smaller-scale infrastructure projects.