Ro is delighted to be a part of Manatee County and the Manatee YourChoice team. She holds fast to the philosophy that prevention, planning, and literacy are the keys to personal wellbeing. Ro brings with her over 20 years of experience in teaching and program design. Her work spans across multiple sectors in the fields of community health and workplace wellness, targeting vulnerable populations. Ro has a strong professional background in health promotion, program management, group facilitation, and community engagement. 

Ro received an Honors Bachelor of Science in Physiology & Anthropology from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education in Health & Environmental Science from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University of Toronto, and a Master of Arts in Health Studies & Health Promotion from the University of Alabama. 

In her spare time, Ro enjoys traveling, hiking, exploring libraries, birding, and cooking in her very tiny house.