Born and raised in the Bronx to Dominican parents, Rosann is a dynamic leader serving as the Director of Alumni Engagement at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the heart of New York City. With an impressive career spanning over 25 years in higher education, Rosann has left an indelible mark on various facets, including Student Affairs, Residence Life, Greek Life, Enrollment Management, Advancement, Commencement, New Student Orientation and Alumni Engagement.

Outside of her day-job, Rosann is a certified professional coach and a Gallup StrengthsFinder Coach. She leverages her clients’ strengths to propel them forward on their personal and professional journeys. Her fluency in both English and Spanish, coupled with exceptional communication skills, sets her apart in any setting.

Rosann’s unique ability to empower, enlighten, and embolden audiences and clients encourages them to embrace a strengths-based perspective, fostering personal and collective growth.

Other ways Rosann is impacting her community include:


• 100 Hispanic Women National Board Member – Our vision is to address issues of concern specific to Hispanic women to empower us with the tools to take control of our personal, professional, and economic growth. The 100 Hispanic Women offers 3 Scholarships for Latina college undergraduate and graduate students.

• Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Senoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. – Just before the pandemic, I was approached by my alma mater, Syracuse University, to lead an scholarship endowment campaign in the name of my sorority, which was the first Latina sorority at Syracuse University. As one of the founding members of the chapter, I was asked to lead the charge to raise $100,000. We exceeded are goal and are looking forward to awarding the first scholarship.

• Fordham Prep H.S. and Mt. St. Ursula H.S. – During the pandemic, I lost both my father and my brother. To honor their memories, I started 2 memorial scholarships for Latino and Latina students from the Bronx who want to attend either of these high schools. I raise money privately to help grow the scholarships.

• Free Professional Development Webinars – I offer free Zoom webinars on public speaking, stepping up your LinkedIn and strategies for getting unstuck in your career.

Credentials:

• Owner of Rosann Santos, LLC

• Bilingual Speaker, Trainer, and Workshop Facilitator

• ICF Certified Professional Coach

• FranklinCovey Senior Consultant

• Certified Gallup Strengths Coach

• Bachelor of Arts – Syracuse University

• Master of Arts – University at Albany

Expertise & Certifications:

• Unconscious Bias

• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

• Clifton StrengthsFinder (corporate, non-profit, higher education, persons with disabilities)

• Clifton StrengthsExplorer (ages 10-14)

• Leadership Modalities (productivity and time management; understanding your team; trust; goal setting and strategy development)

• Greek-Life Leadership and Development

• Toastmaster