R.O.S.A. – Remove Obstacles to Social Awareness, Scales Its Leadership Team, Welcoming New Global Leaders Driving Equity, Innovation, and Community Impact.

R.O.S.A. is proud to welcome Alessia Monteleone, Anne E. Tasca, and Linda Perry-Lube as new leaders joining our growing community of advocates and changemakers. Their collective expertise in philanthropy, business leadership, and global strategy strengthens R.O.S.A.’s mission to expand access, opportunity, and sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve. As we continue building on our commitment to equity-centered service delivery and cross-sector collaboration, these new leaders join a network of professionals advancing strategic leadership and community-driven partnerships across our work. Each brings a distinct perspective rooted in impact, innovation, and long-term change, and we are honored to welcome them at a pivotal moment of growth for R.O.S.A.

Alessia Monteleone: Driving Sustainable Business and Innovation

Alessia Monteleone, CEO of R1 Lease, brings a forward‑thinking perspective rooted in sustainable business practices and responsible innovation. Under her leadership, R1 Lease has focused on technology-driven solutions that balance operational efficiency with environmental and social responsibility.

Alessia’s work reflects themes central to R.O.S.A.’s approach, including sustainable economic development and private-sector collaboration for social good. Her experience navigating the intersection of business strategy and social responsibility will help R.O.S.A. explore new partnerships and innovative models that create meaningful community outcomes.

Anne E. Tasca: Advancing Opportunity Through Global Philanthropy

Anne E. Tasca, philanthropist and global advocate for education, brings a lifelong commitment to expanding access to opportunity. Her philanthropic work has focused on education, leadership development, and global learning — areas that closely align with R.O.S.A.’s mission to empower individuals through sustainable support systems.

Anne’s internationally informed perspective and dedication to long-term impact reinforce the values explored in our recent post on investing in education as a pathway to economic mobility. At R.O.S.A., Anne’s guidance will support strategic philanthropic initiatives and help strengthen programs that empower individuals through opportunity‑driven support systems.

Linda Perry-Lube: Global Strategy and Digital Transformation Leadership

Linda Perry-Lube, Partner and Global Sales Strategy Leader at IBM, brings decades of experience in global strategy, digital transformation, and partnership development. Her career spans leadership roles across technology, advisory, and nonprofit sectors, supporting organizations as they navigate growth while remaining mission-aligned.

Linda’s background closely connects with R.O.S.A.’s work in organizational capacity building and leveraging technology for social impact. Her strategic insight will help ensure R.O.S.A. continues to grow thoughtfully while remaining responsive to community needs.

Strengthening R.O.S.A.’s Mission, Together

The addition of Alessia Monteleone, Anne E. Tasca, and Linda Perry-Lube reflects R.O.S.A.’s continued commitment to inclusive leadership, cross-sector expertise, and sustainable impact. Their collective experience enhances our ability to serve communities with compassion, innovation, and accountability.

We are honored to welcome these leaders and look forward to the impact we will achieve together.

Get Involved with R.O.S.A.

Leadership and collaboration are at the heart of lasting change. If you’d like to learn more, partner with us, or support our work, there are many ways to engage with R.O.S.A.

• Learn more about our mission and approach on our About R.O.S.A. page
• Support our work through partnerships or donations

Together, we can continue building pathways to opportunity, equity, and lasting change.