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Ernie Rivera is an American businessman, philanthropist, Republican donor and Senatorial candidate. Rivera was born in Tallahassee, Florida in a Puerto Rican American household.

Education
Rivera holds associates degrees in education as well as administration and supervision from New York University. In addition, at the University of Puerto Rico he earned an associates degree in Psychology. He also holds several theology degrees from various seminaries in the United States.

Political Experience
A lifelong Republican, Rivera and his wife were named hosts of the Hispanic Gala in the first Inaugural of President George W. Bush in January of 2001. He was also considered for a cabinet post in the Jeb Bush administration.

Philanthropic Experience
Rivera has established nine churches in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. He built a School and a Church in Les Cayes, Haiti and is the founder of the Christian Counseling Centers in Tampa, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

U.S. Senate Candidacy 2016
Rivera is a candidate for Florida's junior Senate seat in the 2016 election.