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Rebecca Rios

Helix,OR

Summary

Experienced professional with an extensive and varied background working with professionals & organizations, and individuals & communities in Non-profits, State Government, Local Jurisdiction Courts and Arizona's Behavioral Health System.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Justice of the Peace

Maricopa County Justice Courts
01.2023 - Current

Limited jurisdiction Judge presiding over misdemeanor civil and criminal cases including small claims, evictions, orders of protection, traffic violations, DUI and domestic violence cases.

Arizona State Senate Democratic Leader

State Of Arizona
01.2019 - 01.2023

State Senator representing South Phoenix. Elected by the Caucus to the position of Minority Leader.

Senior Government and Community Affairs Advisor

Florence Copper
01.2011 - 02.2019

Community engagement, lobbying and promotion of an insitu copper mining project.

President, Florence Copper Community Foundation

Florence Copper
01.2011 - 02.2019

Responsible for the oversight of the Florence Copper Community Foundation Board, and responsible for the organization, coordination and promotion of the Foundation which reviewed applications requesting consideration for funding.

Minority Leader, State Representative District 27

State Of Arizona
12.2016 - 01.2019

State Legislator representing South Phoenix. elected by the Caucus to the position of Minority Leader.

State Representative District 27, Democratic Whip

State Of Arizona
01.2015 - 12.2016

State Legislator representing South Phoenix. Elected by the Caucus to the position of Minority Whip.

Director of Communications

Empowerment Services
02.2005 - 12.2012

Director of Communications for non-profit organization focused on health and wellness.

Arizona State Senator, District 23

State Of Arizona
01.2005 - 01.2011

State Senator representing Pinal County. Elected by the Caucus to the Leadership positions of Minority Whip and Assistant Minority Leader.

State Representative, District 7

State Of Arizona
01.1995 - 01.2011

State Legislator representing Pinal County.

Director of Children's Services

Pinal Gila Behavioral Health Association
03.1993 - 12.2004

Program oversight for children's behavioral health care service programs in Pinal and Gila counties.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Programs

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Associate of Arts -

Central Arizona College
Aravaipa, AZ

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Community Engagement & Public Relations
  • Knowledge of State Government
  • Public Speaking

Timeline

Justice of the Peace

Maricopa County Justice Courts
01.2023 - Current

Arizona State Senate Democratic Leader

State Of Arizona
01.2019 - 01.2023

Minority Leader, State Representative District 27

State Of Arizona
12.2016 - 01.2019

State Representative District 27, Democratic Whip

State Of Arizona
01.2015 - 12.2016

Senior Government and Community Affairs Advisor

Florence Copper
01.2011 - 02.2019

President, Florence Copper Community Foundation

Florence Copper
01.2011 - 02.2019

Director of Communications

Empowerment Services
02.2005 - 12.2012

Arizona State Senator, District 23

State Of Arizona
01.2005 - 01.2011

State Representative, District 7

State Of Arizona
01.1995 - 01.2011

Director of Children's Services

Pinal Gila Behavioral Health Association
03.1993 - 12.2004

Master of Arts - Public Programs

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Arizona State University

Associate of Arts -

Central Arizona College
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