Rafael Rosa

Rafael Rosa serves as the Executive Director at Lincoln Park Conservancy since December 2023, following a significant tenure at American Conservation Experience as Chief Program Officer from July 2020 to December 2023. Prior roles include Senior Vice President of Program at Student Conservation Association from February 2019 to July 2020 and National Vice President of Program Management at the same organization from November 2016 to February 2019, both focusing on overseeing program operations for over 3,500 youth participants. Earlier, Rafael held various positions at the Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum from September 2003 to December 2014, including Vice President of Education, where responsibilities encompassed leading educational strategies, budgeting, and grant proposals. Rafael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, attained in 1988.