Ms. Rios started with the City of Glendale in December of 2013, as the Assistant Finance Director and since April of 2015 she has been serving as the Budget and Finance Director.

Prior to working in Glendale, her career included positions at the City of Phoenix, the City of Peoria, and Arizona State University in various roles.  In addition, Ms. Rios periodically teaches accounting courses at Glendale Community College and Arizona State University.

Ms. Rios holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine and, a Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Accountancy, and M.B.A., from Arizona State University.  She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Government Finance Officers Association of Arizona, the Government Finance Officers Association, and the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants.  She is also the Chairperson of the Certification Advisory Committee for the Arizona State Board of Accountancy.