DANA S. RIVERA, STROKE SURVIVOR, SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR + AWARENESS ADVOCATE


O ut of the clear blue sky, Dana Rivera, a healthy, young woman in her prime, suddenly suffered a potentially debilitating stroke. Thankfully, Dana overcame the odds, made a complete recovery, and is living a rewarding life that’s better than ever!

But what’s unique about Dana’s story is her unexpected and harrowing experience shined a ray of hope into her life, and propelled her into action. She is now guiding fellow stroke survivors and their families on the path to recovery, proving they too can regain all they feared was lost, and live their lives to the fullest!

Dana is now a Certified Peer Specialist dedicated to facilitating stroke support groups, speaking at stroke charities and awareness events, and getting the word out about stroke recovery via various media opportunities in print, radio, and television.


LEARN MORE ABOUT DANA’S STORY + DISCOVER HER MESSAGE OF HOPE

Visit her About page for additional details.

SEE DANA’S APPEARANCES, ARTICLES + MEDIA COVERAGE

Visit her Media page for more information.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DANA'S PEER SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
INTERESTED IN JOINING ONE OF DANA'S SUPPORT GROUPS? CLICK HERE TO CONTACT DANA FOR MORE DETAILS

You can also visit Dana's Contact page to get in touch regarding speaking engagements and media opportunities.

EVENT SPEAKER + HOST / MEDIA PARTICIPANT

CHECK OUT THE LATEST FROM DANA'S BLOG...


Read recaps, and see photos and video from Dana's many appearances.

March 15, 2024

Dana Volunteers at B.I.G.G. (Believing in God’s Grace) Charity Event Hosted by NBA Player Paul George

Dana was thrilled and honored to participate in the recent B.I.G.G. (Believing in God’s Grace) event, sponsored by the Paul George Foundation. The well-attended gathering was […]
December 24, 2023

The SMC Cognitive Class Holiday Party

The SMC Cognitive Class taught by Julia Nichols for the ABI students that Dana shadows held a holiday party picnic in the park. Shown in the […]
December 24, 2023

Holiday Party For ABI Santa Monica College Stroke Recovery Support Group

The ABI stroke recovery support group that Dana facilitates in conjunction with Santa Monica College recently gathered to celebrate the holidays. Held at the 4th Street […]

STROKE RECOVERY RESOURCES


Want to join a Stroke Recovery Support Group?

Dana hosts regular Stroke Recover Support Groups at the following locations:

UCLA Medical Center
1250 16th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Free Valet Parking with Validation Visit the support group’s Meetup.com page for more details.

Presbyterian Church
15821 W. Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

St. John’s Hospital
2121 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90402

University Synagogue (Brentwood)
11960 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049

Visit Dana’s Contact page to request meeting dates and times…

Pacific Neuroscience Institute

Dana is a stroke recovery support group facilitator at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute.

Life After Stroke

Check out the American Stroke Association's guide to understanding the effects of a stroke and how to maximize your recovery.

Stroke Recovery Timeline

The stroke recovery specialist at John's Hopkins Hospital present a timeline the steps toward stroke recovery.


CONTACT DANA

Call 310.428.4822
or email