Christen Carrier leads RIVA’s People and Culture initiatives, drawing on 20 years of Human Resources experience in the Fed GovCon space. She has supported small and mid-sized organizations through rapid expansion and organic growth, partnering with leadership to align people strategies with business goals and build strong, employee-focused cultures.
Known for her hands-on approach, Christen is passionate about building strong workplace cultures, developing meaningful relationships, and helping individuals reach their full potential through coaching, mentoring, and career development. Her expertise spans strategic HR leadership, organizational development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and federal contracting compliance. She believes effective HR leadership balances business priorities with a genuine investment in people and their success.
Christen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Liberty University and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology. Outside of work, she enjoys life along the Shenandoah River in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband, two children, and their three fur-babies.
