First elected in 1990

Date of birth: 3/2/1943

Top issues: Healthcare, Worker Benefits, Food Safety, Gender Equality

Committees: Committee on Appropriations; Committee on the Budget

Former profession: Chief of Staff to Sen Chris Dodd, First Executive Director of Emily’s List

Education: M.A., Columbia University; B.A., Marymount College; London School of Economics

Did you know?

Rosa was the executive director of EMILY’s List before running for office in 1991.