Joeel A. Rivera, M.Ed. is a entrepreneur, psychology instructor, and motivational speaker. From an early age, Joeel faced adversity, which began when he moved from Puerto Rico to the U.S. during elementary school, while speaking limited English. He returned to Puerto Rico in high school to spend time with his father and reconnect to his roots. He attended college in Pennsylvania where he failed his freshman year. Back in Puerto Rico, with no direction, the street environment started to play a larger role in his life. When Joeel was 19, his brother passed away in a car accident. That same summer he lost 3 other close friends to the streets. This experience transformed his life and instilled a deep sense of purpose by inspiring him to give his brother Daniel’s name a meaning by one day helping youth
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He returned to college, earning a Master’s Degree in Counseling, with high honors, and is currently completing his dissertation for his Ph.D. in Psychology, with an emphasis on happiness. He strongly believes that education transformed his life by changing his beliefs about himself and the world of opportunity.

In almost a decade, Joeel has reached over ten thousand people from all over the world and his clients have included school systems, the juvenile justice system, non-profits, the penitentiary system, medical centers, legal firms, individuals and small businesses. He is also a published author. His booked is titled Enlighten Relationships: Secrets to True Love and Happiness. He has also co-auhtored another book titled Transform Your Life: Expert Advice, Practical Tools, and Personal Stories.  

Joeel uses his knowledge and understanding of human motivation to tap into people’s core needs. He inspires and empowers them to reach their fullest potential by releasing belief systems that hold them back and embracing the power of knowledge and education to create lasting change. More information can be found at: http://joeelandnatalie.com/