Dr. Peter Rios

A Theology of Leadership

Dr. Peter Ríos is a professor of leadership at New York University (NYU), organizational consultant, author, and international speaker. His career brings together leadership, education, ministerial formation, and organizational development, with a deep commitment to developing leaders who are equipped to serve and transform churches, organizations, and their communities.

For more than two decades, he has served churches, denominations, theological institutions, seminaries, and Christian organizations, training pastors, ministry leaders, and emerging generations of leaders. His work in diverse and multicultural contexts reflects a commitment to strengthening the church, fostering spiritual formation, and developing contextual, relevant, and faithful leadership in service of the Christian mission.

In addition to his work at NYU, Dr. Ríos has taught at Penn State, Colorado State University, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, where he served as an associate professor of Intercultural Studies and Organizational Leadership.

As the founder of Peter Rios Consulting, he advises churches, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in strategic leadership, organizational culture, and transformation. His work connects biblical and theological reflection with contemporary leadership and organizational sciences, exploring how leaders and communities can respond with wisdom, creativity, and faithfulness to the challenges of a changing world.

A published author, Dr. Ríos writes and teaches on leadership, faith, culture, and human development. His commitment to Christ inspires his mission to develop leaders, strengthen organizations, and contribute to the transformation of communities.

He is married to Dr. Ruby González-Ríos, with whom he shares a deep passion for service, human development, and holistic well-being.