About Rosemarie

Human-first. Systems-aware.

Here to help you lead with both.

For nearly two decades I’ve partnered with organizations to help them rediscover what matters—through culture work that’s bold, honest and led with intention.

I’ve coached CEOs through make-or-break transitions. Facilitated healing after deep organizational fractures. Crawled through attic spaces, sat beside patients awaiting test results, and worked food distribution lines—because the best work starts where most people don’t think to look.

Yes, I’ve even shoveled giraffe poop on my first day with the Houston Zoo — a leader in sustainability and animal care.

Real change happens beyond the bottom line—in everyday conversations, tensions, and truths across every level of the organization.

Clients often tell me I don’t shy away from the hard stuff—I make space for truth to be heard. I help teams build trust, clarity, and alignment from the inside out.

My goal isn’t to create dependency. It’s to build the clarity and capacity teams need to lead the work themselves—so when I return, it’s for a workshop, a check-in, or a refresh.

Why organizations choose me

Because I lead with curiosity and candor.
Because I spend time with your people—all of them.
Because I bring both personal insight and proven frameworks to the work.
Because my work isn’t about optics—it’s about what’s real.
Because I know when to hold the room—and when to hold space.
Because I don’t hand you a report, I walk the path with you.

I bring clarity to complexity and chaos, compassion to hard conversations, and a commitment to learning that lasts. Whether it’s aligning a fractured team or helping a legacy organization evolve without losing its soul—I meet each moment with presence, honesty, and deep respect for the humans inside the work.

If you’re ready to stop performing culture—and start living it—I’m here.

My approach is built on

Transparency. I name what’s true, even when it’s tough.
Respect. Every voice matters—culture lives in every layer of your organization.
Curiosity. I don’t assume. I ask, listen and learn.
Co-creation. No band–aid approaches or outside assumptions—just real discovery, side by side.
Clear is kind. This work is human and deserves to be treated with care.

Experience and training

Professional background

20+ years of experience in organization development, culture strategy, facilitation and coaching
Consultant to Fortune 500 companies, national nonprofits, grassroots orgs and purpose-driven startups
Extensive experience in leadership development, team alignment, change and inclusive culture-building

Education

M.S., Organizational Development & Leadership – St. Joseph’s University
B.A., Psychology – University of St. Thomas

Expertise and training

PCC (Professional Certified Coach), International Coaching Federation
Certified Practitioner, EQ-i 2.0® and EQ-i 360® (emotional intelligence assessments)
Certified Change Management Practitioner, Prosci®
Certified Trauma-Informed Facilitator
Facilitator, CliftonStrengths

Professional affiliations

Member, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Member, Organization Development Network (ODN)
Member, Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Member, Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)

The human behind the work

There’s always more to the story than what fits on a CV. The work I do is deeply personal and the way I show up in it is shaped by what I’ve lived, loved, and learned outside the lines of my resume.

I’ve run a half marathon with two sprained ankles (downhill the whole way). Hiked across Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro. Found solace in the mountains of Oaxaca, the Oregon coast, Banff, Havasu Falls and Zion. Nature is my respite.

Chronic illness has challenged me in ways I never could’ve predicted. Years of treatment roulette, medical gaslighting, delayed diagnoses and multiple surgeries later, I center my advocacy around endometriosis and my most recent diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency. The unique reality of living with both deep pain and deep self-knowledge, both grief and gratitude continues to transform me into a truer and more compassionate human.

Illness has taught me how to live in the in-between. It’s given me grit, perspective, and a deeper appreciation for simple joys. Because of the pain—and the ableism that so often surrounds it—I’ve learned to hold both the beauty and the bitterness. I’m not afraid of dying. I’m afraid of not fully living.

Music is my oldest and dearest friend. I love finding artists no one knows yet, and collect vinyl (that I actually play). On rotation? Ella Fitzgerald, Pierce Edens, The National, David Ramirez, RY X, Brittany Howard, Johnny Cash, Stevie Nicks, Against Me, and a little Rachmaninov. Music meets me where I’m at in the moment. It’s where truth meets vulnerability—what I try to cultivate in every room I lead.

Everything I teach, I’ve had to wrestle with myself. This work’s challenging—navigating the messiness of real people, building trust where it’s been broken, and leading with integrity when things get uncomfortable. That’s where real growth happens.

I hope we get the chance to do the hard stuff together.

To co-create something real. To build a braver, more human way forward—for your people, your vision and the world we’re shaping together.

Rosemarie lives the true meaning of 'purpose-driven' in all areas of her life. A force to be reckoned with, her focus and determination have landed Rosemarie in rare company as a female leader. She levels the playing field by embracing her passion to make a difference and by bringing her authentic self to every role she plays.

When I was dropped in to lead a company turn-around, I underestimated the turmoil it would cause for my team and our investors. Rosemarie coached me through an extremely stressful transformation, using specific strategies that directly had a multi-million-dollar positive impact on the business.

Rosemarie is a talented consultant with a knack for assessment, planning, and implementation. The unique value she brings to any team is her extraordinary ability to quickly build rapport, helping her clients navigate change and develop effective solutions that maximize workplace productivity.

Rosemarie is an absolute joy to work with. She brings a blend of strong business acumen and deep learning expertise to her work, skillfully using both to help individuals and organizations achieve breakthrough results in their development. Her gift at drawing out the answers from her coaching clients is remarkable. Plus, she’s one of the warmest, most brilliant, and fun women I’ve ever worked alongside!

Rosemarie is a top tier OD practitioner who consistently delivers outstanding results. I have had the pleasure of working collaboratively with her on numerous projects and she has exceptional at organizational transformation, strategic thinking, and driving large-scale change initiatives. She has an extremely positive reputation with clients, and is a valuable asset to any organization seeking a guide in enterprise change.

"Rose was incredibly helpful in helping navigate my path through a career change. Through working with her, I gained a better understanding of myself, and determine my core values to help guide my job search. It allowed me to search from a different mindset of finding companies that fit who I am and are in line with my values, rather than looking for positions that just fit my skill set. She is a very personable, approachable, and attentive listener, and motivates you to discover answers to your own questions from within. My work with her has allowed me to view life from a whole different perspective!"