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Rosemarie Rossetti is a powerful, internationally known, motivational speaker who “walks her talk.” After a life changing event, this survivor, and fighter is a model of courage. On June 13, 1998 she was paralyzed when an 80' tree fell on her while she was riding her bicycle. In her keynote motivational speeches, Rossetti shares the lessons she has learned and demonstrates how to live life with conviction. The focus of her presentation is how to cope with change and deal with adversity. She has a positive attitude about life that contagiously spreads. Her emotive style of speaking make audiences fall in love with her!


She is the author and publisher of TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE! a collection of 20 inspirational articles from her syndicated column. In the book, Mission Possible! Rossetti is one of 12 authors including: Stephen Covey, Deepak Chopra, Les Brown and Pat Summit. Her essays were published by Simon & Schuster in the books Flowers are for Love and Flowers are Forever.


Rossetti has been in the speaking and training arena for 27 years. She is a professional speaker, trainer, consultant, author, and publisher. She is a member of the National Speakers Association. Her monthly syndicated inspirational columns are published in many outlets with a readership of 53,000 people each month.


As a communication specialist, she offers seminars, workshops and one-on-one coaching to clients. Her tailor-made presentations are targeted at communication and presentation skill development, and train-the-trainer programs. As president of Rossetti Enterprises Inc., she works with organizations that want their people to communicate more clearly and with people who want to feel at ease in front of a group.


As a result of her experience rebuilding her business after her injury, she developed programs for business owners, financial planners, and insurance professionals to assist them in their businesses. These programs focus on limiting risks and avoiding losses to ensure the continuity and vitality of a business during and after a crisis. To assist insurance professionals and financial planners in selling disability income insurance, Rossetti developed a program using her case study. She reveals national disability statistics and discusses the value of disability income insurance.


Rossetti delivers a program for nurses, physical , recreational and occupational therapists, social workers, and doctors on how they can motivate their patients to empower them for life. The program goal is to assist medical professionals to enhance their patients’ motivation in order to better cope with life changes.


Rossetti has taught courses at The Ohio State University for fifteen years in oral expression, teaching methods, instructional media, and marketing. In 1995 she was presented a college award for her outstanding teaching. Her academic background is in the area of teacher education. Rossetti has a Ph.D., Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science degrees from The Ohio State University. She had a dual major in horticulture and agricultural education as an undergraduate.


She also has eight years of experience in sales and marketing with an interior landscaping company, where she was vice president. She is the co-author of The Healthy Indoor Plant, a book on the care of interior plants. She was president of Rosewell Publishing, and is president of Fortuna Press.


She is Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2004. In 2002, she carried the Olympic torch in Winter Olympics, and received the Remarkable Women Award.

In August 2001, she founded a spinal cord injury research fund at The Ohio State University. She is also involved in state legislation to fund spinal cord injury research.


Rossetti is listed in: Outstanding Young Woman of America; Marquis’ Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in the Midwest, Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in the World; International Biographical Center’s World Who’s Who of Women; International Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women; 2000 Notable American Women; International Commendation of Success, 2000.



Horticultural Background



  • Co-author of The Healthy Indoor plant: A Guide to Successful Indoor Gardening

  • Trustee, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden, Board of Directors, Columbus, Ohio 1992-1998.

  • Certified Interior Horticulturist

  • Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Stanford Interior Gardens (1978-1986), Columbus, Ohio - Sales, Marketing, and Design of commercial and residential interiors.

  • Horticultural Instructor, Delaware Joint Vocational School, Delaware, Ohio 1975-1978

  • B.S. in Agriculture with a dual major in horticulture and agricultural education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 1971-1975

  • Work Experience: floral designer, garden center employee.

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