Rosa serves as Executive Director of Homebase Cincy, and an organization that strengthens organizations that enhance neighborhoods through community building, housing, and economic development.  Homebase Cincy was formed to serve the needs of the various community development corporations active in Cincinnati, helping these neighborhood level organizations apply for and manage grants, develop projects, and execute their neighborhood’s vision for a vibrant and resilient community.  Rosa is an incessantly curious life learner, critical thinker, and creative problem solver. An applied anthropologist by training with a background in local food systems, food sovereignty & justice and farming. Recovering former regional economic development research & data nerd.

Joining Rosa in highlighting the importance and contributions of CDC/CICs in the region will be a panel of dedicated practitioners in this work:

• Mary C. Miller, Norwood Together
• Alexus Wimbish, HomeBase
• Valerie Daley, LISC
• Mary Delany, Community Matters