Gabriela Rios
Executive Director, Modesto Regional Office
Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)
Modesto, CA USA
“We’re not only changing the life for [one] student or [one] school, we’re changing the trajectory of our country.”
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By Roadtrip NationGabriela Rios
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
I was born in Mexico and came to the U.S. when I was 10 years old.
After high school, I went to a community college, where I found mentors who helped me navigate the education system.
I transferred to California State University, Stanislaus, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a minor in history.
After graduating, I worked as a high school teacher but I quickly realized that working in a classroom wasn’t a great fit for me.
I connected with a former executive director for the Parent Institute for Quality Education and she gave me the opportunity to become an associate director for the organization.
I took over for the former executive director when she retired—I now lead the organization’s efforts for all of the California Central Valley.
Education
High School
Bachelor
Spanish
California State University, Stanislaus
Spanish
California State University, Stanislaus
Certification/License
BCLAD Credential
California State University, Stanislaus
BCLAD Credential
California State University, Stanislaus
Career
Executive Director, Modesto Regional Office
I collaborate with school districts to provide meaningful engagement for families.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Helping People
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Spanish
Spanish
Certification/License
BCLAD Credential
BCLAD Credential
Hurdles
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
