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Kevin C. Riley Dares to Share
Speaking up about challenges opens the door to help and healing. The Dare to Share campaign features personal videos from celebrities and kids sharing their experiences with mental health challenges and opening up about what we gain when we #DareToShare.
Learn more at Dare to Share.
It's important for children to share when they're struggling so we can help create safe spaces for them to heal.
Kevin Riley
About Kevin C. Riley
Kevin Christopher Riley was born and raised in the Northeast Bronx, where he continues to reside. He is a proud member of Butler United Methodist Church where he met many of the people he is proud to call mentors today. Following his graduation from Mount Saint Michael Academy, he attended the SUNY College at Old Westbury to pursue his B.A. in Politics, Economics and Law and obtained his M.P.A. in Public Affairs and Administration from Metropolitan College of New York.
While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Kevin became involved with several student activities such as the Student Council, Residential Life Association and the Divine Nine Greek Council. He was the president of the Mu Omicron chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and was even awarded with the Fraternity Man of the Year Award. Although his undertakings were vast, Kevin believed that giving back, spreading joy, and illustrating the meaning of community was the most important goal.
Prior to being elected to represent the New York City Council’s 12th district, Kevin worked for the Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Carl E. Heastie. For over a decade, he worked directly with community groups and organizations as well as pertinent leaders across New York City.
Speaking up is important, but it can also be hard. These resources can help:
