Patricia Barela Rivera (born 1947) is a businesswoman and advocate for workplace diversity and gender equality.
[1] She is currently the president and owner of consulting firm PBR Solutions, and serves on the University of Northern Colorado Board of Trustees through 2024.
[3] She attended the University of New Mexico and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration.
[3] She was appointed as Deputy Director of the Department of Local Affairs by Governor Roy Romer.
Her office received the "Administrator's Award for Excellence for the Greatest Increase in Emerging Market.