From Mexico to Kent State Geauga, Paving Her Way to Help Others

Magaly Rios was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. She was 11 years old when she and her family moved to Chardon, Ohio, and she became a United States Citizen in 2016.

Throughout her adolescent years, Magaly spent the majority of her time learning the English language and culture. As she grew older, she realized the importance of spreading public and mental health education to younger generations. 

Rios graduated from Kent State University at Geauga in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, but that was not her original plan.

Rios originally started out at Kent State Geauga in the Department of English with a concentration in Teaching as a Second Language. After spending her entire childhood with her English as a second language (ESL) instructor, Rios had wanted to help young kids. Read the full story.

POSTED: Monday, August 9, 2021 10:06 AM
Updated: Friday, August 6, 2021 10:06 AM