Rosita Marinez

Rosita L. Marinez has over twenty years of experience in program administration, operational management, project development, clinical supervision, fiscal management, and professional training. She specializes in mental health, substance use disorder, HIV/AIDS, and housing. The past fourteen years, she has dedicated her career to ending homelessness in New York City. Over the years, Rosita has been part of different initiatives. She recently opened the first Housing Resource Center in a clubhouse model at Fountain House, where she holds a senior leadership position as the Director of Housing Operations. Manchester’s Who’s Who recognized Rosita in 2005-2006 for exceptional work in social service. Also, Marquis Who’s Who 2021-2022, recognized Rosita as an outstanding social justice leader.

Rosita has a Master of Science-Non-profit Leadership from Fordham University, a Master of Social Work from Hunter College. She also has a postgraduate degree in Advance Clinical Social Work from Hunter College and a SIFI from Columbia University. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the CUNY-Lehman College. Other relevant academic achievements include the George and Belle Strell Executive Leadership Fellows Program and John Harford Scholars Program- Hunter College. Rosita also holds multiple certifications in housing development compliance.

Contact info:

Rosita L. Marinez, MS-NPL, ADV-CSW, MSW, SIFI

email: rmarinez41@outlook.com

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