Speaker * Educator * Writer * Healer * Performer
30 Years of Transformation & Healing
Manifesting a reality where sexual liberation and abolitionists practices converge in everyday life
GREAT NEWS!!! Ignacio is currently a 2025 Public Voices Fellow of The OpEd Project Helping to bring together leaders working on preventing child sexual abuse and amplify underrepresented voices in national and global conversation The 2024 recipient of the Lucia Leandro Legacy of Light Award Each year, the Mirror Memoirs leadership team honors BIPOC LGBTQI+ child sexual abuse survivors who have been using their stories to end rape culture and to move towards collective liberation. This honor is bestowed in memory of LL Gimeno, a trans Afro Latinx femme community organizer, artist, healer and survivor who was a a beloved part of queer and trans communities from Seattle to New York City. He became an ancestor in 2021. |
* "I really enjoyed how Mx. Ignacio
Rivera shared their perspectives on love and sex, especially as a queer person of color. In that way, it was more relatable and I felt more represented. [How to Speak Your Language of Sex, Love, and Play] provided a very open conversation that showcased sex and foreplay in a way that was welcoming to anyone whether they are heteronormative or an LGBTQ+ person of color." -Anonymous Just So You Know...
Exciting News: Public Voices Fellowship
I’m excited to kick off 2025 as a Public Voices Fellow on the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse! This fellowship, a partnership between The OpEd Project and the Oak Foundation, brings together twenty leaders working to prevent child sexual abuse and amplify underrepresented voices in national and global conversations. Over the next year, I’ll receive leadership training, mentorship, and access to an incredible network of journalists and thought leaders. This opportunity will help ensure that the work I do continues to have a lasting impact. Stay tuned for updates on this journey! Upcoming Panels & Workshops February 22, 2025🖥️ BIPOC Unity Panel (Online) Hosted by: Leather Solidarity Collective Join me for a panel on BIPOC unity, exploring solidarity and leadership in leather communities. 🔗 Register Here March 18, 2025🖥️ Survivor Panel (Online) Hosted by: Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence A powerful discussion centering survivor experiences and perspectives on domestic violence. March 25, 2025📍 Sex, Heal, Action! (In-Person) Location: Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), NYC An all-day interactive workshop exploring sexual healing, action, and transformative justice. March 26, 2025📍 Polyamory for Dummies Book Tour – Contributor Panel (In-Person) Hosted by: Dr. Jaime Grant and Open Social Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The House, NYC Join us for a discussion on ethical non-monogamy, as featured in Polyamory for Dummies, with book contributors. 🔗 More Info March 27, 2025📍 Leathersex & Trans Experience (In-Person) Part of: CLAGS’ Power of Leather Series Featuring: Susan Stryker & Ignacio G. Rivera Location: The Center for LGBTQ Studies, CUNY Graduate Center, NYC A deep dive into leather culture, trans identities, and the intersections of power, pleasure, and liberation. April 24, 2025🖥️ Sex Speak (Online) Hosted by: The HEAL Project An open and affirming space to share personal stories about sex, healing, and liberation. 🔗 Learn More April 26, 2025🖥️ Trauma-Informed Sex Ed Workshop (Online) Hosted by: Everyone Deserves Sex Ed (EDSE) An essential training for educators, advocates, and caregivers on trauma-informed approaches to sex education. 🔗 Learn More April 30, 2025🖥️ Where the Line Resides Workshop (Online) Location: Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) A critical conversation on boundaries, consent, and navigating power dynamics. May 1, 2025🖥️ Sexy Survivor Workshop (Online) Hosted by: The HEAL Project x Fireweed Collective A healing-centered workshop exploring survivorship, sexuality, and reclamation after harm. 🔗 Learn More May 30 – June 1, 2025📍 Fungi Fest (In-Person) Location: Joseph’s College, Standish, ME A weekend of exploration at the intersection of psychedelics, community, and consent. Panels include:
June 12, 2025🖥️ When Harm Hits Home Webinar (Online) Hosted by: The HEAL Project A discussion on navigating harm within personal relationships and family systems, exploring non-carceral healing approaches. 🔗 Learn More |