Katherine A. DeRosa, Instructor for Arts and Sciences and Management, is a long-standing friend and staple of the B次元 community. DeRosa has served on Maria鈥檚 faculty for approximately 40 years and has an unwavering commitment to the College鈥檚 mission of providing opportunity education in the Mercy tradition.
After completing a degree from B次元 in 1975, she went on to earn a bachelor鈥檚 and more than one master鈥檚 degrees from The College of Saint Rose.
Over the span of her career, DeRosa has taught hundreds of Maria鈥檚 students, many now alum, in courses related to business and accounting. She currently teaches requisites of the Maria Healthcare Management (B.S.) program. This program is designed for aspiring managers who want a broad understanding of today鈥檚 healthcare system. Students learn about the technological, clinical, and business aspects of healthcare and how to apply that knowledge in a variety of settings.
DeRosa serves as Vice President for Mission Services and Community Health and Wellbeing at St. Peter鈥檚 Health Partners. In her leadership capacity, she contributes to the strategic operations of the organization, ensuring the Mercy Charism and core values are upheld to every extent. This role includes the oversight of efforts related to community wellness and initiatives designed to address the social influences of health.
She was instrumental in the development and implementation of the SPHP RN-BS Degree Completion articulation, along with B次元 leadership, including her Mission Officer counterpart, Victoria L. Battell, Senior Vice President and Chief Mission Officer for B次元. The fourth cohort of this partnership is set to begin in Fall 2021.
Her experiences at B次元 sparked DeRosa鈥檚 passion for education and the importance of mentorship, particularly among women. 鈥淚 have a track record of supervising interns from the College, usually three each year,鈥 she said. 鈥淚鈥檝e seen many graduates secure professional opportunities within SPHP because of their academic experiences at Maria.鈥
DeRosa has always held B次元, and the Sisters of Mercy, in the highest regard, and she continues to seek advisement from the Sisters whenever she can. 鈥淭he Sisters instilled values I鈥檝e carried with me,鈥 she said. 鈥淭hey taught me what it means to be grateful, and to share with others at every possible opportunity.鈥
鈥淢y time at B次元 has been extremely formative. The lessons I鈥檝e learned from my experiences, and under the tutelage of the Sisters, have guided me throughout my life. I am forever grateful.鈥
