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What is your main goal as
President?
To connect Canada College
with the community and let
them know what a great
resource we are for them.
One word to describe the
budget effecting Community
Colleges this year?
Stable
Who is your closest political
ally?
Assemblyman Ira Ruskin
Who is the elected politician
that is the furthest from your
agenda?
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
Favorite movie?
Fantasia
Song?
“I believe I can fly” by R. Kelley
Television show?
Law and Order
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being on the Frisbee lawn at Canada
The Spectrum . Redwood City's Monthly Magazine
A Minute With... Rosa Perez
Rosa was born in San Francisco and moved to San Mateo County as a child. At age 25,
she became the youngest dean ever appointed in California. She has been President at
Canada College since 1999. She lives in Redwood City with her partner Elizabeth and
her two children Olivia and Emery.
on a sunny day with my family who have
immigrated here.
Which living person do you most
admire?
Dani Gasparini – amazing, giving person!
Which living person do you most
despise?
I cannot answer that.
Madonna or Britney?
Madonna, of course.
Who are your heroes in real life?
Author Gloria Andalzva and Lupe
Valdez who was the first
woman Latino Sheriff.
What is your treasured position?
A portrait I have in my home
of a Vietnamese woman.
Which talent would you
most like to have?
Singing
Something no one knows
about you?
Played first chair cello with
the San Francisco Youth
Sympathy.
If you were to die and come
back as a person or thing, what do you
think it would be?
A Jaguar
What do you consider your greatest
achievement?
Personal – My two children
Professional – The Nursing program at
Canada.
What is the love of your life?
My partner Elizabeth and the San
Francisco Giants.