ABOUT

MAILON RIVERA

Founder, Director of Philanthropy

Mailon Rivera (pronounced "May-Lahn") is a dynamic social entrepreneur, creative producer, and barefoot alchemist across diverse mediums.

As the founder and COO of C4GS-ZEDlife, LLC, Mailon leads a pioneering US-based joint venture between Communities for Global Sustainability—a vibrant and "melanated" collective of community builders, innovators, and investors in green tech—and ZEDpower, LLC, an internationally renowned leader in zero-carbon housing solutions.

Mailon is also the visionary force behind URBAN ALCHEMY 360º, a social enterprise that champions the success of purpose-driven companies and nonprofits. UA360 is dedicated to self-development, entrepreneurship, job creation, and "edutainment." The enterprise offers top-tier consulting, creative production, design, and "ghost producer" services, blending creativity with hands-on expertise across various industries.

Beyond his impressive client roster, Mailon proudly serves as a board member for several organizations, continuing to elevate nonprofits, businesses, and fellow entrepreneurs focused on human connection, social equity, and community empowerment.

With over 30 years of experience as a cultural producer, creative visionary, and advocate for at-risk adults, Mailon is also an impact investor in a groundbreaking zero-fossil-energy land development company that prioritizes community health, workforce development, and social equity.

And every once in a while, you might catch him on screen. With his signature deep, resonant voice, Mailon has appeared in dozens of hit television series, from NCIS to CSI: Miami, The Shield, and many more, spanning networks like BET, NBC, HBO, and beyond.

Mailon divides his time between Los Angeles, San Diego, Brooklyn, NY -- and funky little planets where he feels comfortable in his skin.

Explore more:
Urban Alchemy 360º - https://www.urbanalchemy360.com
C4GS-ZEDlife - https://www.c4gs.org
ZEDpower - https://www.zed-power.com
Make A Film Foundation - https://www.makeafilmfoundation.org
Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP) - http://cddprogram.org