Roseann Mason graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 1986, and started working at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 1987. While coordinating the Writing and Tutoring Center , she went on to earn her Master's Degree in Writing from Northeastern University in Boston in 1993. From 1997-2000, she coordinated the Community Outreach Partnership Center , funded by a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. In 2000, she organized and implemented the Diversity Circles on Dismantling Racism. This program has expanded to include other forms of dialogue, including World Café, Open Space Technology, and facilitation training.
Roseann's professional development includes:
- Shambhala Institute for Authentic Leadership
- Dialogue, Deliberation, and Public Engagement Certificate
Fielding Graduate Institute, in collaboration with the International Institute for Sustained Dialogue and The Kettering Foundation.
- Facilitating by Heart
A series to teach team leaders, committee chairs, supervisors, and other group leaders the facilitation skills/tools to support groups in working productively and collaboratively while honoring the voices of all groups members.
Roseann has received various awards for her work, including:
- Received YWCA Women of Distinction Award. August 17, 2005
- Received State of Wisconsin Office of State Employment Relations Program Merit Award. October 30, 2003
- Received Educational Institution Award from Sustainable Racine for Diversity Circles Program. November 7, 2002
- Received University of Wisconsin-Parkside Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award. January 18, 2002
- Received University of Wisconsin-Extension Wisconsin Idea Award. 2001
- Nominated for Academic Staff Distinguished Service Award. 2000-2001
- Received Department of Police Public Service Award from Racine Police Department. May 18, 2000
- Received “Friend of Correctional Education” award from Correctional Education Association. October 1995
