Joey Rios

Graduate Assistant, CSP Program

M.S. Western Illinois University (in progress)
B.A. Western Illinois University

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Joey is a graduate assistant in the College Student Personnel Office at Western Illinois University, where she is also pursuing her master's degree in CSP. She graduated from WIU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration and Forensic Psychology. After a year studying Adult and Community Education at Ball State University, Joey returned to WIU to gain a more hands-on experience in student affairs. She has a special interest in student leadership development, recruitment, and retention.

As an undergraduate, Joey was highly involved in campus life. She served as president of Alpha Sigma Alpha and was a leader in Greek honors societies Order of Omega and Rho Lambda. She also held the position of recruitment officer for Lambda Alpha Epsilon.

Currently, Joey is a regional volunteer for Alpha Sigma Alpha, serves as the Communications Co-Chair for NASPA's Womxn in Student Affairs Knowledge Community, and is on the NASPA Region IV-E Conference Planning Committee. She loves visiting family and friends in Chicago and enjoys spending time with her two beagle puppies, Charlie and Mabel.