Experience

The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Missioner of Peace & Justice

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Support, expand, create, and implement peace and justice opportunities within the Diocesan churches, the Diocese, and communities. With a primary focus on advocacy, policy, personal transformation, and systemic change and as a means of better loving our neighbors, support and initiate activities that engage groups and individuals of all ages in spiritual, educational, and action-oriented efforts to increase shalom and justice in our communities. Initial issues of focus will include racial justice, creation care, civil discourse, border ministry and immigration, ecumenical and interfaith partnerships, gun violence prevention, food insecurity/feeding programs, and homelessness/housing. Show less



Noonday Collection

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Noonday Collection Ambassador

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Noonday Collection is a socially responsible, fair trade, fashion accessory company creating meaningful work in vulnerable communities in 13 countries around the world. We partner with Artisan Business Partners who employ 4,500 artists to make our handcrafted jewelry, bags, and more. As an Ambassador, I create a marketplace for the pieces here in the U.S. by holding parties in homes and public spaces and selling our pieces through my website. Noonday allows customers to shop with impact, use their purchasing power for good, and change the world! To learn more, visit www.deannrios.noondaycollection.com. Show less



Episcopal Community Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  I coordinate our volunteers, church and community partnerships, in-kind donations, and community events in support of our programs which include Head Start child development centers; a transitional housing program for homeless adults with mental health disorders, a counseling program for families with young children, and DUI and substance use disorder recovery and education programs. To learn more about ECS, visit www.ecscalifornia.org. I coordinate our volunteers, church and community partnerships, in-kind donations, and community events in support of our programs which include Head Start child development centers; a transitional housing program for homeless adults with mental health disorders, a counseling program for families with young children, and DUI and substance use disorder recovery and education programs. To learn more about ECS, visit www.ecscalifornia.org.



International Education Student Exchange Program

• California

• Field Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2018

  Worked part time with International Education Student Exchange Program (INTER-ED) placing international high school students with volunteer host families for a semester or school year. Supervised students and host families during the students' stays. Worked part time with International Education Student Exchange Program (INTER-ED) placing international high school students with volunteer host families for a semester or school year. Supervised students and host families during the students' stays.



St. Andrew's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Families and Community Minister

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2014

  Oversaw St. Andrew's ministries for children, youth and families and engaged the church and preschool in the local and broader community so our presence was an asset to our neighborhood. Planned and offered activities and classes for our families and the community. Oversaw St. Andrew's ministries for children, youth and families and engaged the church and preschool in the local and broader community so our presence was an asset to our neighborhood. Planned and offered activities and classes for our families and the community.



East of the River Clergy Police Community Partnership (ERCPCP)

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Far Northeast Weed and Seed Project Manager

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Managed U.S. Department of Justice grant to prevent and reduce crime. Partnered with law enforcement and other government agencies, community based non-profits, and churches. Created and directed a mini-grant program, offering funding and technical support to 12 non-profit organizations. Managed U.S. Department of Justice grant to prevent and reduce crime. Partnered with law enforcement and other government agencies, community based non-profits, and churches. Created and directed a mini-grant program, offering funding and technical support to 12 non-profit organizations.



College & Career Connections

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Executive Director

  • Oct 2006 - May 2011

  Founded, built, and led a small non-profit organization that offers a school-based, early college and career exploration and planning program to 400 7th -9th grade students per year in the lowest income communities of Washington DC. Founded, built, and led a small non-profit organization that offers a school-based, early college and career exploration and planning program to 400 7th -9th grade students per year in the lowest income communities of Washington DC.



East of the River Clergy, Police, Community Partnership

• Benning Terrace Program Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2006

  Coordinated programs and activities for youth and families living in Benning Terrace, a public housing community in Southeast Washington, DC Coordinated programs and activities for youth and families living in Benning Terrace, a public housing community in Southeast Washington, DC



Washington Community Fellowship Church

• Washington DC

• Community Life Coordinator

  • Mar 2001 - Jun 2002

  Utilized networking, planning, coordinating, and marketing skills to develop and execute programs and activities focused on community building, education, and outreach at a local church with 300 members. • Led team that planned 20 educational, social, or spiritual development focused events for young adults. • Administered three 12-week Alpha courses for over 50 participants with the assistance of 20 volunteers. • Facilitated anti-racism workshops for 80 church members as part of a nine-person Damascus Road team. • Taught adult Sunday School class utilizing Christian Community Development Association curriculum. Show less



Building Bridges Youth Ministry

• Washington, DC

• Co-Founder and Junior High Director

  • Aug 1997 - Dec 2000

  Helped to create and grow ministry and led outreach and partner building efforts. As Junior High Director, coordinated small groups, field trips, service projects, and retreats for 30 urban and suburban teens. Helped to create and grow ministry and led outreach and partner building efforts. As Junior High Director, coordinated small groups, field trips, service projects, and retreats for 30 urban and suburban teens.



Gospel Rescue Ministries

• GED Coordinator

  • 1997 - 1999

  Directed GED preparation program at a school located within a rescue mission in Washington DC. Developed curriculum; assessed and counseled students; recruited and trained tutors and volunteer teachers; and taught GED, life skills, and job readiness courses. Helped to create and coordinate fundraisers and educational and social activities for residents. Directed GED preparation program at a school located within a rescue mission in Washington DC. Developed curriculum; assessed and counseled students; recruited and trained tutors and volunteer teachers; and taught GED, life skills, and job readiness courses. Helped to create and coordinate fundraisers and educational and social activities for residents.



Pan American Christian Academy

• Pao Paulo, Brazil

• Teacher/Coach

  • Aug 1993 - Jun 1994

  Taught Kindergarten and 3rd Grade. Coached junior and senior high school cheerleading in a multi-cultural setting. Taught Kindergarten and 3rd Grade. Coached junior and senior high school cheerleading in a multi-cultural setting.