Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Rios

I’m a born and bred NuYoRican Afro-Latina from the Lower East Side now living in the Sunshine State in Miramar, FL. I've worked most of my life in the nonprofit, higher education, and ministry worlds.

I'm a mom of two very different boys (Sam and DJ-my special needs angel now in heaven since 9/22/22) and a wife of 33 years to a most fabulously supportive husband, Hiram. I am always seeking to learn and love to share it with anyone who will listen. I have a passion for many things my top few would be anything related to the church, leadership, biblical justice, and women.

As a self-proclaimed bug in the matrix, I embody the spirit of resistance against the entrenched societal and ecclesial norms that have long dictated a narrow path for women. My journey is a testament to challenging the silent seats and subdued voices that tradition often reserves for us, pushing back against the expectation to reach high—but not too high. In every sphere of life, I seek to disrupt the status quo by leveraging my voice, actions, and presence to carve out spaces where women are not only heard but empowered to lead and inspire. My narrative is one of defiance and determination, a continuous quest to redefine what is possible, refusing to be confined by the invisible ceilings placed above us. Through this revolution against conventional expectations, I aspire to illuminate a path for others, demonstrating that the only limits we adhere to are those we accept.

This site represents many of my interests and passions in one place.

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Liz D. Rios lugged a stack of books she planned to share with her women in ministry class at Nyack College in Manhattan. But the heavy, bulky load prompted her to alter her routine morning doughnut run. First, she decided, she would head to her office to drop off the books…

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