Daniel Rivera

Chief Justice Daniel Rivera is a senior from Pembroke Pines, FL majoring in Political Science. Outside of Student Government, Daniel serves the Burnett Honors College as a member of the Dean’s Leadership Council and a Student Assistant. Daniel joined Student Government in his freshman year through the Student Government Leadership Council and the Judicial Leadership Council. He then went on to serve as Associate Justice. In the 2023-2024 Judicial Council, he served as the External Assistant Chief Justice, overseeing the outreach efforts of the Branch and the SGLC/JLC program. Additionally, Daniel has worked at the U.S. Department of State, involved with high-profile diplomatic events. In his role as the Chief Justice, he leads and manages the operations and student service arms of the Judicial Branch. Daniel’s favorite part about the Branch is working with students on various appeals and the outreach initiatives to inform the student body on their rights.