As Maternal and Child Health Director, Rosamaria provides leadership, direction and planning for programs in the Community Health (CH) branch of City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD. She oversees a diverse team of managers, supervisors, coordinators, and other specialists.

Prior to her current role, she served as Vice President of Community Health Initiatives and Women Infants and Children (WIC) Director at Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers. She currently serves as Vice Chair for the Harbor District and sits on the Community Advisory Board Member for the Zilber School of Public Health.

Rosamaria holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, and is a Registered Dietitian. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Public Health with the Medical College of WI.

Rosamaria has served the community in various capacities for over 20 years, working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, including Burmese, Hmong, Latino, and African American communities. Rosamaria is fluent in Spanish and grew up in Milwaukee, a city she loves and serves.