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Brenda Rios, CFRE, has a diverse work experience in the nonprofit sector. Brenda currently serves as the Vice President of Development at the Presbyterian Night Shelter since July 2020. Prior to this, Brenda worked as the Director of Major Gifts at the same organization from February 2019 to July 2020. Brenda also has experience as an Independent Nonprofit Consultant, working as a Nonprofit Management Consultant from August 2018 to February 2019.

From May 2017 to August 2018, Brenda worked as the Director of Development at JPS Health Network. Before that, they served as a Development Officer at the same organization from February 2016 to May 2017. Brenda also has experience as the Director of Development at Mental Health America of Greater Tarrant County from February 2010 to February 2016, where they oversaw fund development, donor cultivation, and special events.

Earlier in their career, Brenda worked as a Human Resources Administrator at North Texas Area Community Health Center, Inc. from June 2009 to March 2010. Brenda also served as a Marketing Coordinator at the same organization from March 2006 to September 2007. Brenda's professional journey began at Lena Pope, where they worked as a Data Management Coordinator from February 2001 to March 2006.

Brenda Rios, CFRE holds a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University, which was obtained by the end of 2022. Prior to this, Brenda also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, at Western Governors University. In addition to their formal education, Brenda acquired the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification from CFRE International in September 2017.