We help build strong marriages.

The Mission

 

Strengthen

To assist in the formation of marriage and family so it may function in its intended purpose.

Build

To provide a roadmap on how to establish a family name and leave a future legacy for generations to come.

Guide

To help marriages experience healthy patterns and imitate new behaviors modeled by our coaches and counselors.

 Meet Our Team

 
 

Dr. Eddie Rivera Jr.
President

A certified family Christian counselor and marriage therapist, Dr. Eddie Rivera has dedicated over a decade to helping couples and families restore their relationships. Having nearly lost his marriage over 20 years ago, Eddie committed to educating himself to save his relationship – and he did. In 2020, Eddie founded The Marriage Project with the vision to restore the ideology of marriage to its original purpose for couples across the nation. Today, Eddie uses his personal and professional experiences to help couples and families discover solutions for circumstances that threaten their ability to live with hope, happiness and faith in their relationships. Outside of counseling, Eddie enjoys spending time with his family and wife of 35 years, Brendaliz, listening to music and watching sports.

 
 
 

Ambar Rivera
Chief Administrative Officer

Known for her ability to build authentic connections, Ambar has specialized in human resource strategies for over 10 years at multiple Fortune 500 companies. Now leading multiple day-to-day operations as CAO at The Marriage Project, Ambar takes pride in being able to be a part of a team dedicated to helping strengthen and rebuild love stories across the country. When not working, Ambar enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Evan, and daughter, Olivia Grace.

 
 
 

Ivan Madera
Project Consultant

A change-maker and recognized thought leader in the Metals Aerospace Additive Manufacturing industry, Ivan Madera’s experience as an entrepreneur and executive leads him to invest in innovation. As the founder and CEO of Morf3D Inc - a thriving AM Solutions Integrator within the fast-paced aerospace industry created in 2015 – Ivan’s vision extends beyond Morf3D’s increasing footprint in Los Angeles. His company’s products have landed on the moon, orbited the earth, and strengthened the designs of customers like Boeing, Raytheon, Northrup Grumman and Collins Aerospace. Their unrivaled value begins with skilled engineering design and expert production then ends with strong, dependable customer collaboration and communication.

Morf3D’s success originates with Ivan’s core values developed over his more than 20 years of experience as a management consulting executive. He believes in empowerment, consistency, strategic visioning, and leading leaders in complex endeavors. Ivan has a keen ability to convey complex ideas in beautifully simple ways, exceling at laying out a vision, and creating purposeful and meaningful partnerships that deliver win-win outcomes.

Just as additive parts are built layer-by-layer, transforming from nothing into effective and impressive structures, Ivan’s career has been shaped by his desire for growth. Ivan raised the bar for himself and his colleagues time and again, passionate about leaving a legacy of dynamic improvement. Prior to founding Morf3D Ivan has invested in building the dreams of others by co-founding the Phoenix Dream Center in 2005 a faith based life recovery center for people with life controlling issues and community outreach.

Ivan currently lives in Ladera Ranch, California with wife Olya Madera and three daughters Elanie 12, Thalia 11, Jaylen 9 and border collie Skye

 
 
 

Agustin Quiles
Development Consultant

Agustin is dedicated to advancing the common good through his advocacy and organizing work in the state of Florida. He currently volunteers his time to serve The Marriage Project in the areas of development and strategic partnerships. Prior to joining our team, he served as the National Director for Hispanic Relations at Wycliffe Bible Translators, National Director of Constituents Relations at the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, Florida Director for Urban Strategies and the Evangelical Immigration Table. His work consisted in advocating for educational equity, immigration and criminal justice reform. Currently he is the founding president of Mission Talk, an organization that focuses on justice work. The Puerto Rican native is married to his beautiful wife Cristina for 11 years and they are grateful to God for their healthy marriage and their miracle son, Tiago Gael.

 

Advisory Board

 
 

Adam Kirwan

A published author and founder of The Kirwan Law Firm, Adam Kirwan, J.D., LL.M. believes that the most important things in life are family, friends and personal growth. That’s why he’s dedicated his career to fighting for justice and protecting families. Residing in sunny Orlando with his wife and three kids, Adam loves writing (and reading) books and spending time with family.

 
 
 

Dr. Elizabeth Calvente-Torres

An experienced pastor as well as public school assistant principal, Elizabeth holds degrees across multiple fields – including educational leadership (M.Ed), Spanish language (B.A.) and psychology (Ph.D). Her knowledge and expertise has empowered her to help people of all ages see that they, in fact, can do all things (Philippians 4:13).

 
 
 

Clemor & Dr. Kasha Gordon

Determined to do all they can to provide couples with resources to live out their most exciting, intimate and God-ordained marriages, Clemor and Kasha Gordon bring their experience, passion and knowledge to help lead The Marriage Project. Together, the married couple loves to travel, study Black history and raise their sons to serve God, enjoy life and prepare for their own future marriages.

 
 
 

Ayub Fleming

A former pastor and presently a personal development coach, Ayub is passionate about developing human potential by challenging thought, connecting to purpose, equipping to live, mastering life’s potential and transitioning with love. In his free time, Ayub finds creative release through poetry writing and photography.

 
 
 

Maria Gonzalez

A go-to counselor for many women in ministry, Reverend Maria Gonzalez is a certified Christian life coach dedicated to helping people in all walks of life reach their fullest, God-given potential. Host of radio shows Tiempo Real (Real Talk) and Christian talk show Entre Amigas (Between Friends), the New York native has been speaking, preaching and empowering people for more than 20 years. Now a proud Floridian, Maria enjoys spending quality time with her family

 
 
 

Eli Gonzalez

Published author, ghostwriter, CEO of The Ghost Publishing International and the founder of the International Ghostwriter’s Academy, Eli has written over 85 books for ministry and political leaders. In 2020, the Latin Times Media Group named Eli one of the Top 20 Influential Hispanics in Florida. When not writing his next book or starting a new business venture, Eli enjoys influencing people at speaking events around the country and via national media outlets.

 
 
 

Daniel Torres

As the Senior Pastor of Destiny International Church, Daniel has dedicated over 30 years to helping people reach their God-given potential and purpose. His passion for helping couples achieve healthy marriages has guided him to become part of The Marriage Project.