Jeannine Rios, PhD
About Jeannine Rios, PhD
Jeannine Rios, PhD, serves as a Senior Program Manager at Share Our Strength, where she focuses on creating tools for hunger prevention and expanding access to school breakfast programs. She holds a PhD in Health Studies and has extensive experience in program management and training in the field of public health.
Work at Share Our Strength
Jeannine Rios serves as a Senior Program Manager at Share Our Strength, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on creating products and tools that facilitate the work of partners in the field of hunger prevention. Rios develops and implements training programs aimed at expanding access to school breakfast programs. She also provides technical assistance and training to both public and private stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to end hunger in communities.
Education and Expertise
Jeannine Rios has a strong educational background in health and nutrition. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Clinical Dietetics from the University of California, Berkeley, from 1988 to 1993. She then pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Loma Linda University, completing her studies from 1998 to 2000. Rios further advanced her education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Studies from Texas Woman's University, where she studied from 2015 to 2022.
Background
Before her current role, Jeannine Rios accumulated significant experience in health program management. She worked at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation as a Senior Program Manager from 2009 to 2018, where she contributed to initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes. Additionally, she served as the Executive Director of Youth Programs at The Cooper Institute for a brief period in 2019. Rios also has experience as a Servant Leader at Elevate Life Church from 2004 to 2015.
Achievements
Jeannine Rios has developed and communicated best practices and policies through various resources and presentations. Her work focuses on addressing gaps in hunger prevention and enhancing the effectiveness of programs aimed at improving access to nutrition. Rios's expertise in training and technical assistance has enabled her to engage a diverse range of audiences, fostering collaboration among stakeholders dedicated to ending hunger.