Rosemary Taing

Rosemary Taing has a diverse range of work experience in the public health and social services sectors. Rosemary is currently working as a Program Manager LEAD at the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, where they oversee a community-based program aimed at diverting individuals with low-level offenses from jail through harm reduction-based case management and social services. Prior to this role, Rosemary worked as a Public Health Analyst at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, SAPC Criminal Justice Unit, where they analyzed public health data and provided support for criminal justice initiatives. Rosemary also served as a Center for Health Equity Public Health Analyst at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, where they developed programs based on COVID-19 needs analysis and facilitated collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups to address the needs of marginalized populations. Before their work in Los Angeles, Rosemary worked as a Public Health Analyst at the DC Department of Health, where they supported initiatives to improve maternal health and provided technical assistance for COVID-19 contact tracing efforts. Additionally, Rosemary has experience as a founder and CEO of Lyly's Kitchen, a food pop-up and catering company, where they developed creative and healthy menus for picky eaters and supported social impact events. Rosemary has also worked as a consultant for organizations such as Management Systems International, WorldFish, and Friends-International, where they provided expertise in areas such as global education evaluation, food and nutrition security, and monitoring and evaluation. Rosemary holds a strong commitment to public health and social justice, as demonstrated through their diverse professional experiences.

Rosemary Taing completed their Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Health Science at the University of California, Santa Cruz from 2003 to 2008. Rosemary then pursued a Post Baccalaureate Program at the University of California San Francisco-San Francisco State University from 2008 to 2010. From 2012 to 2014, they attended Columbia University, where they obtained a Master's in Public Health with a Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance and Forced Migration. Rosemary Taing also earned a certification in Insights for Innovation from IDEO U, although the specific timeframe is not provided. Finally, they completed high school at JEB Stuart High School.