Roberto Rijos

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Roberto Rijos

Roberto Rijos
Williamsburg, VA
Warhill High School PTSA, Williamsburg, Virginia

Personal and Professional Information

  • Married for 22+ Years to my wife Leida

  • We have three daughters aged 20, 18, and 15 (two in college now)

  • 27+ years of Technology expertise across Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries.

  • Executive leadership experience driving large-scale IT transformations and business initiatives.

  • CIO & VP of IT for a healthcare company, managing global teams across software development, security, and infrastructure.

  • Chair of Security Council overseeing IT security strategy, governance, risk management, and compliance.

  • Global board member for Security Management, ensuring alignment with emerging threats and regulations across our business units.

  • Developed and executed multi-year IT strategies and security plans, reporting directly to the Corporate Board of Directors.

  • Managed multimillion-dollar projects, delivering solutions on time and within budget while driving business goals.

  • Led the integration for acquired software development divisions and optimized IT operations.

  • Recipient of Transform Award from the company’s Japan HQ for excellence in IT leadership and innovation.

  • Extensive consulting experience with major clients, including Microsoft, Time Inc., and Merrill Lynch.

  • Technical lead in trading floor support -  managing Windows and UNIX environments for financial services firms.

  • Implemented IT infrastructure and security systems across multiple organizations, improving uptime SLA and reducing costs.

  • Project management (PM) experience across IT infrastructure, application development, and systems integration.

  • Served in the U.S. Army with active-duty experience, including Operation Desert Storm/Shield.

PTA Involvement

Current Service Includes:

  • NYS PTA - Vice President (Exec Board) (2023 - present)

  • Designated Officer (DO) for:
    • Membership - 2023
    • Advocacy - Resolutions, DEI, and Youth Committee - 2024

  • National PTA - Legislative Committee (2023 - present)

Past Service Includes:

  • National PTA - Leadership Development Committee (2021-2023)

  • NYS PTA - Urban Specialist (GT Board Member) (2022-2023)

  • NYS PTA - Federal Legislative Chair (FLC) (2020-2022)

  • NYS PTA - Leadership Development Coordinator (Board of Directors) (2020-2022)

  • WEPR Advocacy Committee member 2016 - Yonkers liaison AQE Albany march

  • WEPR Board Member - YCPTA 1st VP - 2014-2015

  • Yonkers Council of PTA/PTSAs - President 2018-2020

  • Yonkers Council of PTA/PTSAs - Advocacy Chair - 2016-2017

  • Yonkers Council of PTA/PTSAs - Scholarship Committee Chair - 2014-2016

  • Yonkers Council of PTA/PTSAs - 1st Vice President 2013-2015

  • Cross Hill Academy PTSA - Treasurer, 2017-2019

  • Cross Hill Academy PTSA - President, 2011-2013, 2015-2017

  • Cross Hill Academy PTSA - 1st Vice President, 2010-2011, 2013-2015

Community Involvement

I am deeply involved in my community through my leadership roles in the PTA and various local initiatives. As Vice President of NYS PTA and a member of the National PTA Legislation Committee, I advocate for equitable education policies and work to remove barriers to leadership. I serve on the City of Yonkers Joint School Construction Board, overseeing school infrastructure projects, and have led community engagement efforts, including student rallies and advocacy campaigns. This work allows me to support and guide our future leaders and work with teams to develop training programs that foster inclusive leadership pipelines. My volunteer work ensures that families, educators, and policymakers collaborate to create lasting positive change in our schools and communities.

Current Service Includes:

  • Veteran of Foreign Wars - Post 1666 - Yonkers (2008-present)

  • Yonkers Joint School Construction Board (YJSCB) (2020-present)

  • Yonkers Public Schools Foundation for Education (YPSFE) (2022-present)

  • NYS Dept. Ed Blue Ribbon Commission Member (2022-present)

Past Service Includes:

  • Yonkers Board of Education School Reopening Academic and Operations Committee (2020-2021)

  • Yonkers Board of Education Policy Committee parent rep. (2013-2015)

  • Cross Hill Academy School Improvement Grant committee (2011-2013)

Honors and Awards

  • PTA Honorary Life Member Award recipient

  • Best of the Best PTA Advocacy award (2016)

  • Recipient of the Transform Award from HQ Japan work company

  • Army Veteran - Army National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal 1st OCL, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon

  • Lifetime Member of the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) and affiliated with Yonkers VFW post 1666

  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and Recipient of National Action Conduct in Minority Engineer Scholarship

Candidate Narrative

I am honored to be considered for the National PTA Nominating and Leadership Recruitment Committee (NLRC). My journey with PTA began like many of us - as an enthusiastic parent advocate, striving to create a better future for my children. Over the years, my involvement has expanded from local PTA leadership to State and National roles, enabling me to advocate for meaningful education policy changes while fostering leadership development and growth.

As Vice President of NYS PTA and a member of the National PTA Legislative Committee, I have worked to support and foster leadership in inclusive environments and championing equity in education. My experience serving on the NYS Education Department’s Blue Ribbon Commission and the City of Yonkers Joint School Construction Board has given me valuable insight into policy development, school infrastructure, and community engagement.

Beyond advocacy, my professional career as a Chief Information Officer and security architect has equipped me with strategic leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and a global perspective. As we face challenging times and unknowns ahead, these skills will support our work and mission in PTA, our efforts to develop scalable leadership, mentorship, and sustainable membership for inclusive governance structures.

As a military veteran, I understand the power of service, teamwork, and perseverance. These values drive my commitment to identifying and empowering our next generation of PTA leaders. If selected for the NLRC, I will work to ensure that PTA leadership reflects the diverse communities we serve, supporting a strong, inclusive future for our association.

I would be honored to bring my experience, passion, and dedication to this role, ensuring that PTA continues to be a driving force in advocacy, leadership, and equity for all children and families.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to serve.