Mailing Address:
620 Baychester Avenue
Suite 23
Bronx, New York 10475

Telephone: 718-671-8508
Email: rosie@voicenet.com

Books:

Customer Service & Professionalism for Women
The Woman's Handbook for Self-Empowerment

Expertise:

Aging

Seminars and topics offered:

• Handling the Aging Process with Dignity and Pride
• The Baby Boomers: Handling family and the aging parent
• Nursing Home Inservice Training/Staff Development
• Women's Issues
• Diversity & Multiculturalism
• Self Esteem Building
• Wellness & Stress Management
• First Impressions
• Self Empowerment
• Excellence in Communications Skills
• Building Outstanding Customer Service

Awards

• In 1994, was awarded an Outstanding Service Award by United Hospital Fund for extraordinary compassion and dedicated care that enhanced the quality of life for the residents of Laconia Nursing Home.
• In 2000, a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding performance exemplifying dedication to service of residents of Community Board 3 in the South Bronx, from Community Board 3.
• In 2003, for outstanding leadership qualities at the William Hodson Community Center from the Board of Directors
• In 2004, from Butler Houses Residents Association for outstanding service and commitment to the Bronx community.
• June 2005 for dedication to seniors of the Bronx from Honorable Adolfo Carrion, Bronx Borough President.
• December 2006, for outstanding contribution to the City and the Borough, from Maria del Carmen Arroyo, of the Council City of New York.
• December 2006 for dedicated work to the community and senior citizens of New York, from New York State Assembly Member, Michael Benjamin.
• Women’s History Month 2007, for service to senior citizens, from New York State Senator, Ruth Hassell Thompson.
• April 2008, for an outstanding human service professional, from the International Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.

Other Professional Affiliations include:

• Member, National Association of Female Executives
• Member, Professional Woman Speakers Bureau
• Honorary Member, Professional Network Board of Advisors
• Adjunct Professor, Audrey Cohen College (presently Metropolitan College of NY)
• Member of American Association of University Women
• President & CEO, Wentworth Management Solutions
• Executive Director, William Hodson Community Center Inc.

Rosie E. Mills was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies. She attended elementary and high school in Dominica, graduated, and eventually migrated to the United States.

She started her career by becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant and progressed to the Assistant Director of Activities while at Laconia Nursing Home in the North Bronx. Rosie determined to further her education began attending Audrey Cohen College (presently Metropolitan College of New York) while employed at the nursing home. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies in 1994. Ms. Mills, in pursuit of excellence and higher learning, entered Fordham University and in 1996 received her Master of Science degree in Adult Education.

Ms. Mills, in 1996 was named the Executive Director of the William Hodson Community Center, Inc. in the Bronx. William Hodson Senior Center is the oldest senior citizen center in the United States. As Executive Director, Ms. Mills is accountable to the Board of Directors, NYC Department For The Aging, and other agencies for the daily operations of the center. Her first priority however, is making sure that she meets the needs of the older adults that she serves. Rosie continued on her educational journey while managing the center and obtained a Ph.D. in Health and Human Services – Gerontology in 2005 from Walden University.

Dr. Mills is a certified professional trainer and a member of the Professional Woman Network (PWN), an international consulting organization specializing in personal, and professional developing training. Banks, Corporations, Colleges and Universities, Hospitals, the Department of Defense, and the American Heart Association have utilized this network successfully.

Dr. Mills has many years experience working in the field of Human Services, specifically with the elderly. These experiences provided a sound basis for developing personal and professional goals for others.