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School Board Member Accused of $50K Theft from Employer
25 Aug
Summary
- Board member charged with felony theft of over $50,000.
- Alleged theft includes lavish vacations and personal shopping.
- Investigation began after financial irregularities were reported.
Jennifer Rivera, a member of the Lower Merion school board, has been charged with felony theft, accused of stealing more than $50,000 from her former employer, SMB, a law firm marketing agency. The charges include theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and access device fraud.
An investigation initiated in June revealed alleged financial irregularities. Investigators claim Rivera used a company credit card for personal expenses starting in September 2024. This allegedly included $1,339 for bar mitzvah videography, over $25,000 for a family vacation, and $25,596.68 for personal items purchased through Amazon. Additionally, company rewards points valued at over $9,000 were reportedly used for a future trip.
Rivera surrendered to Lower Merion police on August 24, 2026. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 2, 2026. The total amount of alleged thefts is reported to be $50,243.31.
