Meet a Member: Beth Rivas
What department do you work in and what is your job title?
Administrative Officer, Cores in the School if Medicine, Basic Sciences
How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee?
19 years
How long have you been a part of USAC and how has it impacted you?
This is my 4th year on USAC and my second year of Staff Life Co-Chair. I enjoy being a part of a group of passionate people who care deeply about our university and each other.
What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress?
I love to travel and plan travel. I have visited 38 countries, and I would love to double that number.
If you could visit any country with no budget, where would you visit?
Greece or Turkey. I have visited both several times. My favorite part about both countries is the cats. I bring cat food in my purse everywhere I go and feed all the cats that I see roaming around. Imagine the cats that I could feed with no budget!
What has been your favorite vacation you have ever been on?
My favorite vacation was to Zimbabwe, where I hiked the breathtaking Victoria Falls and went on safari. Watching the elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos and other wildlife in their natural habitats was incredible.
What skill or talent would you most like to learn?
I would like to be fluent in another language.
If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it?
Hanging out with my cat, Isadora. I have had her for 18 years and she is my baby.