Pacific University Athletics

High School

• Played for head coach Liz Banta at La Salle Catholic College Prep
• First Team All-Conference as a senior
• Second Team All-State as a senior
• First Team All-Tournament
• Played in the state playoffs as a junior and senior
• Two-time conference champion
• Three-time team captain

Personal

• Daughter of Darlene and Ron Rivera
• Has one sibling
• Majoring in Biology and Spanish

Getting to Know Kalina

• Favorite Movie: The Sandlot
• Favorite Band: The Beatles
• Favorite TV Show: The Office
• Favorite Book: Song of Solomon (Toni Morrison)
• Favorite Sport to Watch: Soccer
• Favorite Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
• Favorite Team: Portland Thorns F.C.
• Favorite Food: Korean Short Ribs
• Hobbies & Activities: Cooking, bowling and exploring new places
• Favorite Quote: "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice." - Bob Marley
• Career Ambition: Pharmacist
• Volunteer Activities: Boys and Girls Club, St. Vincent de Paul, SOLV and tutoring
• Best Athletic Moment: Beating St. Helens HS in volleyball as a senior