With over 30 years of management experience, Estela De Los Rios prides herself in the work she does as a civil rights activist. She takes pride in the fact that she works tirelessly to give a voice to those whose voices are silenced or who those who feel they don’t have a right to speak up.
De Los Rios sits on the board of members of some of the most prestigious progressive community organizations and committees. She plays an important role on the board of directors of the following organizations: President of the San Diego Fair Housing Regional Alliance Board, Secretary for Latinos y Latinas En Accion, Justice Overcoming Boundaries, Lemon Grove Thrive, East County Justice Coalition and a member of National Fair Housing Alliance. She serves on a State committee addressing immigrant rights with the Rockwood Fellowship for a New California. She is the Chair for the Welcome Newcomer Network as an advocate for the immigrant and refugee community.
De Los Rios was named a Newsmaker of the Year in 2008 by East County Magazine. Among this amazing recognition she has been a recipient of many other esteemed awards such as 2011 California Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Outstanding Employer Recognition. In addition De Los Rios received an Award for Organizational Leadership, 2010 American Psychological Association’s Committee on Socioeconomic Status (CSES) as well as the 2010 National Census Partner Award. In 2012, Estela received the Ashley Walker Social Justice Award at San Diego’s annual Martin Luther King Breakfast for her contributions in making San Diego community a better place for all people. She also received The People’s Mic Award, August 3, 2013 for her exemplary work and commitment in the fight of social justice for the diverse communities of San Diego County. Furthermore, Esperanza College of Eastern University approached Estela De Los Rios with the prestigious honor of being the University’s Table Ambassador for their National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference. Rotary International bestowed Estela the 2015 Paul Harris Fellow award and medal. Estela was also given through the San Diego County Board of Supervisors a certificate of recognition from Supervisor, Dianne Jacob for her advocacy in human trafficking. Estela is a Graduate of Rockwood Leadership Institute, December 1, 2016. In addition, she is a graduate of Fieldstone Executive Leadership of San Diego 2016. On February 21, 2018, National Action Network of San Diego recognized her for her leadership in building a stronger San Diego. Most recently, Estela currently serves as a Commissioner for the Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission, 2020. Lastly, Estela De Los Rios story was selected as one of 50 Latinos in San Diego for the San Diego History Center.
