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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP. PUBLIC SERVICE. SHARED OPPORTUNITY.

Leadership.
Service.
Lasting impact.

Dr. Jennifer Rios brings military discipline, entrepreneurial judgment, and a commitment to public service to the work of strengthening institutions, building partnerships, and expanding opportunity.

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A commitment to service. A responsibility to others.
DR. JENNIFER RIOSDBA · PMP
Dr. Jennifer Rios in her professional office portrait
Leadership with purpose.
U.S. ARMY13YEARS OF SERVICE
ARMY COMBAT VETERANPRESIDENT & CEO, PSCI-LIALATINO COMMUNITY LEADER

PROFILE

Dr. Jennifer Rios seated in a gold suit
The mission changes.
The commitment stays.

Service as a foundation.
Leadership as a responsibility.

Leadership begins with an obligation to others. Across 13 years of United States Army service, including combat deployments supporting Special Operations, Dr. Rios developed a disciplined approach to complex missions, responsible decision-making, and the stewardship of people and resources.

As President and Chief Executive Officer of PSCI-LIA, she carries that responsibility into business and civic life. Her work connects organizational leadership, federal mission support, and advocacy for Latino entrepreneurs, guided by a conviction that enduring success should broaden opportunity for others.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Scholarship.
Applied leadership.

Academic degrees
  1. 2024

    Doctor of Business Administration

    Capella University

    Specialization: Leadership
  2. 2020

    Master of Business Administration

    Strayer University

    Digital Entrepreneurship
  3. 2015

    Bachelor of Science

    Campbell University

    Major: Political Science · Minor: History
  4. 2012

    Associate of Arts

    Central Texas College

    General Studies
Professional certifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)® — Project Management Institute, 2021
  • High-Growth Digital Startup Management
  • Digital Business Operations
  • Technology and Product Management
  • CITI Program Human Research Learners Basic Course — Capella University
Academic honors & leadership
  • Capella University Chapter of SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
  • Alpha Chi National Honor Society
  • The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
  • National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Society for Leadership and Achievement Honor Society
  • Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society — Strayer University, Epsilon Eta Chapter
  • Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society — Capella University, Zeta Chi Chapter Charter
  • President, Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society, Capella University Zeta Chi Chapter Charter, 2023–2025

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Strategic vision.
Disciplined execution.

Building the capacity, partnerships, and institutional strength that complex missions require.

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PSCI—LIA

PSCI-LIA unites Pinnacle Software Consulting and LinkItAll in a shared commitment to mission performance. Under Dr. Rios’s leadership, the organization brings professional expertise, technology, and operational capability to federal, state, and commercial clients.

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PROLINK

Program Management & Professional Services
Integrating program management, professional staffing, logistics, and acquisition support to strengthen mission delivery.

CYBERLINK

Information Technology & Cybersecurity
Supporting resilient operations through systems engineering, cybersecurity, software development, and responsive IT services.

COHLINK

Construction & Facility Support
Delivering construction, renovation, facilities support, grounds maintenance, and cemetery care with attention to continuity and stewardship.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

VARIDD, LLC

Construction, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and janitorial services for government and commercial clients.

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COMMUNITY & ADVOCACY

Opportunity grows
through shared purpose.

Meaningful progress depends on the institutions and relationships that enable people to participate, contribute, and thrive. Dr. Rios’s civic leadership advances Latino entrepreneurship, strengthens community connections, and brings business experience to public service.

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY · MARYLAND

PRESIDENT

Maryland Legislative
Latino Caucus Foundation

Advancing education, civic engagement, and community partnerships that support opportunity for Maryland’s Latino communities.

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FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
of Prince George’s County

Building a forum for Latino entrepreneurs to connect, develop their enterprises, and participate more fully in the region’s economic life.

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MARYLAND COMMISSIONER

A voice for the
Hispanic community

Contributing a business and community perspective to Maryland’s work on the priorities of Hispanic residents.

View Maryland commission profile

BOARD & ADVISORY SERVICE

Stewardship across
business and community.

Additional leadership roles

Marlboro Pointe Homeowners Association

President, Board of Directors

2024–present
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery County

Member, Board of Directors

2018–present
Maryland Hispanic Business Foundation

Member, Board of Directors

2018–present
Maryland Media Foundation

Secretary and Board Member

Silver Spring Business Improvement District

Secretary, Board of Directors

Previous appointments

Prince George’s County Latino Advisory Board

Board Member

2023–2025
Prince George’s County Veteran Affairs Board

Board Member

2023–2025
National Small Business Association Leadership Council

Leadership Council Member · Economic Development Committee

2022–2023
Annual Maryland Hispanic Business Conference

Member, Board of Directors

2023–2025
Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society · Capella University

President, Zeta Chi Chapter Charter

2023–2025

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Leadership in practice.
Service recognized.

Distinctions reflecting contributions to enterprise, community, and military service.

20266 recognitions

  • In the Lead: Best Minority-Owned Businesses

    The Maryland Daily Record

  • Leadership and Visionary Award

    DMV Awards

  • MD500 Award

    The Maryland Daily Record

  • Phenomenal Woman Veteran of the Year

  • Top 50 Women to Know in Prince George’s County

  • Diversity in Business Honoree

    Washington Business Journal

20255 recognitions

  • Most Admired CEOs Honoree

    The Maryland Daily Record

  • Successful Women in Business Award

    Global Trade Chamber

  • Incredible Inc. 50 Awards

    Small, medium, and women-owned companies in Prince George’s County

  • Maryland Hispanic Leadership Award Honoree

    The Maryland Daily Record

  • Community Leader Award

    15th Annual Women of Prince George’s Conference

20245 recognitions

  • Top 100 MBE®

    Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

  • Leading Women Under 40 Honoree

    The Maryland Daily Record

  • In the Lead: Best Women-Owned Businesses

    The Maryland Daily Record

  • Governor’s Citation for Small Business Military Appreciation

  • She’s Trending Award

    Prince George’s County Executive’s 39th Annual Women’s History Month Luncheon

20231 recognition

  • Two Certificates of Congressional Recognition

    For the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Prince George’s County

U.S. ARMYSelected military awards & decorations
  • Joint Service Commendation Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal (5)
  • Army Good Conduct Medal (2)
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Army Certificate of Achievement (7)
  • Army Certificate of Appreciation (10)
  • Parachutist’s Badge
  • Driver’s & Mechanic’s Badge

SPEAKING & CONVERSATIONS

Ideas informed
by experience.
Dialogue with purpose.

Dr. Rios welcomes thoughtful conversations on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the responsibilities of service. Her perspective connects the demands of military and executive leadership with the work of expanding opportunity.

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Military service &
executive leadership

How discipline, sound judgment, and an obligation to others inform leadership under pressure and through change.

Entrepreneurship &
institutional growth

Building capable teams, developing strategic partnerships, and sustaining a clear purpose as an organization grows.

Latino enterprise &
economic opportunity

The importance of representation, business networks, and access in creating a more inclusive environment for entrepreneurship.

Women, veterans &
emerging leaders

Perspectives on resilience, professional advancement, and the responsibility to cultivate the next generation of leaders.

LET’S CONNECT

Begin a conversation.
Build a partnership.

For strategic partnerships, speaking engagements, media inquiries, and community initiatives, connect directly with Dr. Rios.

Professional correspondence and invitations.

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Dr. Jennifer Rios

Dr. Jennifer Rios, DBA, PMP, is a business executive and U.S. Army combat veteran whose work connects organizational performance with economic opportunity. As President and Chief Executive Officer of PSCI-LIA, she leads a multidisciplinary enterprise serving government and commercial clients across professional services, technology and cybersecurity, and construction and facilities support. She led the 2025 acquisition of LinkItAll, bringing complementary capabilities together under a shared strategic direction.

Her 13 years of Army service, including combat deployments supporting Special Operations, inform an approach to leadership grounded in sound judgment, operational discipline, and accountability. She is Founder and President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Prince George’s County, President of the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation, and a member of Maryland’s Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration with a specialization in Leadership from Capella University. Her civic work advances entrepreneurship and access to opportunity for Maryland’s Latino and small business communities.