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Gabrielle Lenae Rivero
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Gabrielle "Gabby" Rivero ran as a Democratic candidate for Durham Public Schools Board of Education District 3 in the March 3, 2026 primary election 123. Her three main priorities were budgetary stability and transparency for Durham Public Schools, mental health support and student safety, and better salaries and working conditions for school staff 13.
Background and education
Rivero is the Founder and CEO of Express & Release Therapeutic Dance, a therapeutic dance company 13.
Career
Rivero has more than 13 years of experience working with public schools, supporting students, families, and educators through trauma-informed and restorative practices. She serves on the City of Durham's Recreation Advisory Commission and on the board of the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce, chairing its Membership Committee 12.
Family
Rivero is a parent and foster parent of three children who have attended Burton Elementary, Jordan High School, and Southwest Elementary, a dual-language Title I school, where she serves as PTA Vice President 1.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Rivero”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Rivero”.