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Career Chat: Rossana Rosado, NYS Secretary of State |
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Start Date: | 10/26/2020 | Start Time: | 1:40 PM |
End Date: | 10/26/2020 | |
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Event Description:
John Jay students: Interested in a career in government?
A Career in Government
Career Chat
Rossana Rosado
NYS Secretary of State
Monday, October 26th, 2020
1:40PM
RSVP Here
Interested in a career in Government?
Or are you wondering how you can leverage your skills and networks to create the best career for you?
You don't want to miss this!
Rossana Rosado was appointed New York State Secretary of State on February 3, 2016 and unanimously confirmed by the State Senate on June 15, 2016. Her leadership has helped make the Department of State one of the most dynamic agencies in State government.
As Secretary of State
Throughout her time as Secretary, Rossana Rosado has led the department through a modern restructuring, including the implementation of innovative local government and professional licensing programs. Secretary Rosado has also ushered in improved and responsive services for immigrant New Yorkers and overseen the launch of the state’s foray into Mixed Martial Arts via the New York State Athletic Commission.
As Publisher and CEO of a Newspaper
Secretary Rosado served as Publisher & CEO of El Diario La Prensa for 18 years, overseeing more than $22 million in annual revenue. In the editorial pages, she advocated for women’s empowerment, re-entry and reintegration of individuals returning to society from prison, fairer and more humane immigration policies and many other issues affecting a wide array of New Yorkers. Through her leadership and voice, she established the paper as a leading entity for social and economic justice. During her 30-year media career, Secretary Rosado earned an Emmy Award, a STAR Award from the NY Women's Agenda, and a Peabody Award for Journalism.
Education and Personal Life
A native New Yorker, Secretary Rosado received her B.A in Journalism from Pace University and a Masters in Criminal Justice from CUNY John Jay College. Recently, she was awarded with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humane Letters from Pace University.
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