User:Oh Im Sunny/Rosanne Somerson

= Rosanne Somerson =

Early Life
In an interview on Amy Devers' podcast Clever, Somerson discusses her upbringing and how it affected the path she took. She attempted to join a woodworking/shop class in middle school, but wasn't allowed to participate and faced repercussions for asking. Somerson also made most of her clothes throughout high school. She attributes this to her reliance on hand-me-downs, along with her want to have unique clothes that she couldn't otherwise afford.

Academic Career
During the beginning of her sixth year as RISD’s president, Somerson announced her plans for retiring on June 30, 2021. In retirement, Somerson plans on taking a sabbatical and will take on the role of President Emerita.