Alyssa Rivera

Grant writing professional currently preparing and submitting applications for affiliated nonprofit organizations, bringing 26+ years of mortgage underwriting, housing operations and senior auditing experience and 12+ years of volunteer recovery ministry leadership. Skilled in analyzing complex eligibility criteria, interpreting federal program requirements, examining financial documents, organizing supporting evidence, documenting decisions and meeting strict deadlines. Seeking a Grant Writer role that combines research, precise proposal development, financial stewardship and mission-driven community service.

Grant Writing & Application Support - Affiliated nonprofit organizations

• Prepare and submit grant applications supporting nonprofit programs and community initiatives.
• Research funding opportunities, review application instructions and eligibility standards, and organize required application materials.
• Draw on underwriting and auditing experience to review supporting financial information, documentation completeness and compliance-related requirements.
• Coordinate grant development work with nonprofit leadership and align proposals with program needs and funder priorities.

Ministry Lead - Celebrate Recovery - Queen Creek, AZ; previously San Diego, CA

(2014-02)

• Lead a structured recovery ministry serving approximately 100–120 participants weekly in Queen Creek; previously served a San Diego program reaching approximately 120–150 weekly participants.
• Coordinate and mentor 40+ volunteers, facilitate structured studies and develop leaders while overseeing program schedules and ongoing operations.
• Support facilitators serving correctional settings and maintain program standards and professional boundaries.

Co-Founder & Group Facilitator - Grief’s Healing Choices - National / Remote

(2021-04)

• Co-developed a grief-group workbook and program format; facilitate virtual groups, support facilitators and conduct outreach to churches, nonprofits and communities.

National Trainer - Broken Chains JC - National / Remote

(2019-06)

• Develop training materials, deliver train-the-trainer workshops and coordinate national training and Hope Dealer conferences.

MFD Underwriter - PennyMac - Phoenix, AZ

(2025-10 - 2026-07)

• Reviewed documentation, borrower qualifications and financial risk; documented decisions, performed compliance reviews and escalated exceptions.

Housing Specialist / Eligibility – HUD-VASH - Quadel Consulting - Phoenix, AZ

(2023-12 - 2025-10)

• Verified eligibility and documentation for federal housing assistance; maintained case records, coordinated stakeholders and issued housing assistance payment contracts.

Senior Underwriter / DE - PrimeLending - Remote

(2020-09 - 2022-03)

• Assessed complex files against underwriting requirements, resolved outstanding documentation conditions and escalated policy exceptions.

Senior Auditor - Flagstar Bank - Remote

(2016-08 - 2020-08)

• Audited delegated mortgage approvals for adherence to Conventional, FHA, VA and USDA requirements; documented findings and reported trends, corrective actions and process recommendations to leadership.

Consumer Underwriter IV - Wells Fargo Mortgage - San Diego, CA

(2000-10 - 2016-08)

• Analyzed detailed tax returns, profit-and-loss statements, financing structures and program eligibility; maintained rigorous decision documentation.