As an older person living in Queens District Council 21 Dr. Rose was daunted by how older persons, such as these, were being treated, all the while with a smile on their face.  Challenged and living in the area many living here for over 40 years.  This campaign was launched after founding an online program entitled Aging Gracefully back in 2016.  She founded it with a mission to make a positive impact on the lives of aging women in the United States.  She realized that what older residents experience in Queens District 21 is experienced state and nationwide.  The difference she has committed to make is the desire to do something about it while enabling future generations to have a different experience once they too age.  Dr. Rose's journey did not begin here.  It started 30 years ago with a deep-rooted passion for serving the community and a commitment to addressing the unique needs of community across the age spectrum.  As she is known to say: I envision communities are thriving from the cradle to the grave.  Especially, as we age.  With extensive experience in Corporate, and Community Development and as a psychotherapist by higher education, Dr. Rose has a genuine desire to promote economic and social wellness holistically.  She also recognizes that people, families, cannot do it alone without an infrastructure to support them along the road.  That means where we live, work, and play doing so as a Community of One.  Dr. Rose excels in bring community together, building collaborative networks, and getting policy crafted meaningfully often with great results. Her dedication to advocacy ensures that the voices of both young and old heard and their concerns are addressed effectively. Trust Dr. Diane Rose to champion the well-being of all residents in Queens District 21.

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Introduction to Diane Rose:  Why Am I Runing for Political Office?

When I look in the mirror, I see you, which motivates my candidacy. Whether you’re the mother trying to get your kids to a good school, or a woman working hard in hopes of getting promoted, or a young person about to graduate from college and wondering what’s next, or an older person like me prayerful that your income will meet your needs, and you can stay healthy.  We all, regardless of age, want to do so well whatever well means to you. Though we may come from different places and speak different languages, we are and want the same things. The Quality of Life!

Hi! Glad to be part of the community! I am a retired Psychotherapist by profession, College Professor/Researcher and National/State/Local Consultant on a variety of projects on Housing, Jobs, Entrepreneurship, and Human Services. I am coming out of retirement because of the invisibility and voicelessness that is projected upon older persons in my City and beyond. Though we are 55% of the voting bloc in my city, we only receive less than 1% of the City Budget allocated to meet the needs of older persons and these needs are not for those like me: A former Grandparent who raised my grandchild through High School, a Caregiver who took care of Mom, Sister, and Brother before their passing, and someone ineligible for benefits to support those in poverty where over 50% of my income goes toward housing. So, I decided to be the solution by bringing my past knowledge and experience in dealing on both sides of the aisle all who have forgotten that aging well is most important regardless of how old we are! I am here because I am the ShapeShifter, the SeaWomanship, and the BootStrapper like those who mentored me in the past! All are “no longer here to confide!”

I hope this describes me well. My goal is to win! However, my weakness is technological savvy, I admit it. My work did not require it and when it did, I had assistance. Yet, when you’re retired, these resources begin to disappear. So, here I am! I hope to find the support here. As well as Comradery amongst other candidates.

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