With a distinguished career spanning corporate leadership, nonprofit advancement, and entrepreneurial success, Rosemarie brings an exceptional depth of expertise to our mission of increasing the number of Black male educators in schools. She brings not only her nonprofit and corporate experience to Black Men Teach, but also her experience in the classroom.
Rosemarie taught 4th grade at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in New York City and served as an elementary school teacher trainer with the U.S. Peace Corps in the former Zaire, currently the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Her extensive corporate leadership experience includes holding several high-impact roles at Cargill: as Community Relations Director, and later as a National Account Manager in multiple divisions—including Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Cargill Foodservice North America, and Risk Management Division. Her ability to navigate both corporate and nonprofit sectors gives her a unique perspective in advancing mission-driven work.
“Rosemarie is a visionary leader whose passion for equity and community transformation aligns perfectly with our mission,” said Markus Flynn, Executive Director of Black Men Teach. “Her strategic insight and ability to build authentic relationships will be instrumental as we expand our reach and deepen our impact.”
Rosemarie holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s degree in Business Communication from the University of St. Thomas.
