Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a powerful, internationally known speaker, trainer, consultant, writer, and publisher who walks her talk. On June 13, 1998 Rossetti’s life was transformed when a 3 1/2 ton tree came crushing down on her. Her life was changed in that instant! Paralyzed from the waist down with a spinal cord injury, Rossetti looked deep within herself and found new strength and new resolve. In her keynote speeches, she shares the lessons she has learned since that fateful day, and demonstrates how to rise above misfortune and live life with conviction.

Rossetti’s program “Just Like Riding A Bike: Coping with Change and Dealing with Adversity” is a transformational experience. Rossetti uses the lessons that she learned during her recovery to empower participants. She focuses on what motivates people to change their behavior, awaken their inner gifts, find meaning in their lives, and accomplish more to bring out the best in themselves. As a result of this program, participants will be revitalized and recharged. They will leave with restored hope, happiness and an improved vision of their future. Rossetti helps people achieve goals and take charge of their lives. She brings a positive attitude to life that touches all who hear her, with an emotive speaking style that makes audiences fall in love with her and rally to her message.

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

Rossetti is the president of Rossetti Enterprises Inc., founded in 1997, and Fortuna Press LLC, founded in 2003. She has been in the speaking and training arena for 27 years. She is a member of the National Speakers Association, and served on the board of directors for the Ohio Chapter from 1998-2003.

Rossetti and her husband, Mark Leder, are on a personal mission to increase the awareness and discussion of the home of the future. They are building a national demonstration home and garden, the Universal Design Living Laboratory in metropolitan Columbus, Ohio. Rossetti brings the discussion about marrying universal design, green building, healthy home, and technology to the forefront of our minds. This home will not only serve as their residence, but also will be used to teach residential and commercial builders, architects, landscape architects, designers, interior designers, manufacturer’s representatives/distributors, and home buyers. The 3,500 square foot ranch-style home will incorporate the finest craftsmanship and state-of-the-art products and services. Construction is anticipated to start in the spring of 2008.

Using her extensive research and first hand experience, Rossetti writes articles for national publications and speaks nationally about the features and benefits of universal design and green building. Since March 2006, her monthly columns about accessible housing are read in Action Magazine, a publication of the United Spinal Association. She has also written magazine articles for Ultimate Home Design, Special Living, PN, New Mobility, NAHB's 50+ Housing, and Ability. The National Association of Home Builders, New York School of Interior Design, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, U.S. Department of Justice, Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, and The Ohio State University have utilized her universal design expertise and speaking talents at recent programs.

Rossetti is listed in: Outstanding Young Woman of America; Marquis’ Who’s Who in America 2008, Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in the Midwest, Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in the World; World Who’s Who of Women; International Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women; International Who's Who of Professionals; Who’s Who of American Women 2007; 2005 Woman of Achievement Award; Woman of the Year – 2005; Manchester Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women; Great Women of the 21st Century, Empire Who's Who 2005; ; The 100 Most Intriguing People of 2002; 2000 Notable American Women; International Commendation of Success, 2000, Who's Who in American Education 2007-2008.

Rosemarie has been married to Mark Leder for twelve years.