About The Trainer

Life changed for Rosilee Trotta when she became a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador at age 18. Hooked on the euphoria of learning from people and their experiences, Rosilee continued her own schooling in inner-city hospitals, day-care centers, housing projects, and social service agencies, as well as in an Eskimo village above the Arctic Circle. Along the way she picked up degrees in nursing, psychology, sociology, and social work, ending with a master's in social work and becoming a licensed clinical social worker.

Rosilee is currently the urban youth and family specialist for University of Missouri Extension, where she is primarily involved in workforce preparation, offender re-entry programs, and offering educational insights into her curriculum, Tackling the Tough Skills™. She also teaches workshops on parenting, diversity, conflict resolution, leadership, and anything relevant to families, youth, and the workplace. In addition, Rosilee serves on a variety of boards dedicated to helping adults and children realize their potential.