ROSEMARY SCHMIDT, Board Member

Rose Mary grew up in the Napa­Valley, and has lived in Sonoma Valley since 1960. She worked at Sonoma Developmental Center for 44 years in a variety of roles with a background in organizational management. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Sonoma State University and completed Post Graduate study in Non Profit Management at USF. She has been past President of Konocti Girl Scout Council, serving Sonoma Lake and Mendocino counties, Founding President of the Sebastiani Theatre Foundation, Advisory Council Member for Seeds of Learning, and has provided fundraising supports to many Sonoma based nonprofits.

She actively supports Sonoma Valley Hospital in fundraising and serves as an Ambassador. She has a passion for film and live performance.  She enjoys the arts and dabbles in water color and ceramics. She loves nature and reserves time for a great hike, a walk on the beach, or a round of golf. She and her husband Ed and daughter Lorelle enjoy volunteering and supporting the Sebastiani Theatre.