Hello
I’m Jennifer N. Rios,
Doctoral Candidate 2023
Leader.
Veteran.
Business Owner.
Doctoral Candidate.
Mother.
Latin American.
ABOUT
Jennifer N. Rios is an accomplished CEO and business leader with 15+ years of experience in technology, logistics, program management, and professional consulting for both civilian and service-disabled veterans. Ms. Rios provides innovative and effective client-based solutions by creating business strategies that align with corporate organizational structures through innovative workforce planning and customized Leadership best practices. Ms. Rios brings a unique blend of specialized and industry-based experience in strategic thinking and business savoriness to her work. A highly regarded and respected leader with a strong work ethic and decisive personality, Ms. Jennifer Rios is a recognized influential, and accomplished woman in a highly competitive male-dominated environment. Her highly specialized and valuable technological background acquired during her service in the United States Army, enable her to lead her company and clients in to the digital age
Education
Ms. Jennifer N. Rios earned an Associate degree in Liberal Arts from Central Texas College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at Campbell University in two and a half years.
She obtained her Master of Business Administration in Digital Entrepreneurship from Strayer University. She also earned three High Growth Digital Startup Management, Digital Business Operations, and Technology and Product Management certifications. While attending Strayer University, Ms. Rios was accepted into the following for outstanding academics; Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, and the Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA).
Ms. Rios is pursuing her Doctorate in Business Administration at Capella University with a specialization in Leadership. Ms. Rios is a Doctoral candidate for 2023.Ms. Rios was also invited to the Capella University Chapter of the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society due to her outstanding GPA. In addition, Ms. Rios was certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2021.
Military Service
Ms. Jennifer N. Rios served for 13 years in the United States Army, obtaining the Staff Sergeant (Airborne) rank. Ms. Rios supported Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, assisting the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait.While serving in the U.S. military, Ms. Rios was the Brigade Ammunition Manager and the Range & Land Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for the 95th Civil Affairs (CA) Brigade (BDE) (Airborne), supporting U.S. Army Special Operations Command in managing and distributing ammunition across five battalions. While serving in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bahrain, she forecasted, organized, and provided comprehensive logistical support for the Joint Special Operational Command (JSOC) and all U.S. Special Forces (S.F.). Additionally, Ms. Rios provided technical subject matter expertise to five senior-ranking battalion command personnel on all matters concerning ammunition, policies and procedures, and the effects on the battlefield. While serving, she obtained her certifications in HAZMAT, Ammunition Stock Control, Accounting Specialist, Automated Logistical Specialist, Unit Supply Specialist, Special Operations Support Personnel, M270A1/HIMARS Launcher Course, Javelin Gunnery Trainer Course (GTC), Airborne, and Battle Staff Operations.
Awards: (1) Joint Service Commendation Medal, (1) Army Commendation Medal, (5)Army Achievement Medal,(2) Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with an M Device, Parachutist Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge Driver-Wheeled Vehicle(s) CLASP
Board of Directors (BOD)
Board of Directors
Ms. Jennifer N. Rios sits on the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery County, the Board of Directors for the Silver Spring Business Improvement District in Montgomery County, and the Board of Directors for the Marlboro Pointe Homeowner Association in Prince George County, serving as the Vice President. Ms. Rios was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. Ms. Rios will serve on the NSBA’s Economic Development (ED) Committee.Ms. Rios also serves as the Chairman of the Board for the 2022 Juan Vargas Family Reunion.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Prince George’s County
Ms. Rios serves as the President and Chairwoman of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Prince George’s County, established in 2023. Our mission is to Promote the strengthening, competitiveness, and sustainability of Hispanic commercial activity based on ethical principles, human development, and professionalization.In addition, our vision is to be the reference entity for the integral development of the commercial and professional training of the Hispanic community through an ethical, educational, and sustainable model.
Marlboro Pointe Homeowner Association in Prince George County
Ms. Rios serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Marlboro Pointe Homeowners Association. The mission of the Marlboro Pointe Association is to build a vibrant, premier community that promotes community esteem, encourages cooperation, promotes harmony, and maintains an attractive environment for our homeowners.
We strive to have a community that offers an inspiring standard of living and is desirable in which to live and experience the benefits of family, friends, and community.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County
Ms. Rios is a Board Member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County (HCCMC).The HCCMC is a Hispanic Business Foundation of Maryland, Inc. This 501c3 charitable organization is the venue for the Chamber to provide ancillary community outreach and support and highlight the economic development participation of the Latino entrepreneur. As a board member, you are also invited to oversee and participate in the strategic direction and planning of the Foundation.
The HCCMC’s mission is to be the gateway to the economic success of Hispanic-owned small businesses as well as other minority small businesses with similar objectives and to highlight the talent and contributions of Hispanic professionals in the different industries and governance for an improved quality of life and a healthier, safer community.
Silver Spring Business Improvement District in Montgomery County
Ms. Rios serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Silver Spring Business Improvement District in Montgomery County.Montgomery County authorizes the Silver Spring BID to operate exclusively to promote the everyday business, community interests, and general welfare of the residents, employers, employees, property owners, commercial tenants, consumers, and the public within Downtown Silver Spring.
National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council
Ms. Rios is a Board Member of the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council’s Economic Development (ED) Committee. The National Small Business Association (NSBA) is focused on providing valuable networking between small-business advocates from across the country while ensuring small businesses a seat at the table as Congress and regulators take up key small-business proposals. Ms. Rios joined the NSBA Leadership Council as part of her efforts to tackle the many critical issues facing small businesses, including tax reform, regulatory restraint, healthcare costs, and how access to capital will impact small businesses.
Ms. Rios, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small businesses to policymakers in Washington, D.C.
2022 Juan Vargas Family Reunion Board of Directors
Ms. Rios serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the 2022 Juan Vargas family reunion. Ms. Rios is a decedent of Juan Vargas, an Aztec Native Indian, a defender of Mexico against Spain in 1810, and a defender of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Rios, Co-Chairman George Medina, and various committee members have located all his children and their descendants for the first time in history. They will reunite in San Antonio, Texas, on November 19, 2022.
Community
Ms. Jennifer Rios is an active member of the Prince George County and Montgomery County communities and enjoys mentoring others.
Business
Ms. Rios is the CEO of two Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses that provide high-quality services and solutions to our Federal, State, & Local Government, not-for-profit and Commercial customers.Additionally, Ms. Rios is the President of a non-profit organization, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Prince Georg County.
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