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New Hires Fall 2024

The Rose Institute proudly presents the new additions to our roster of research assistants.  This year, we hired seven first-year students and four sophomores, including one from Scripps and one from Pitzer.  The group will be managed by this year’s new hire manager, Joseph Zhong’25.   Deborah N. Aguirre ’28 Deborah is from Upland, CA, pursuing… Continue Reading

Jacinth Sohi ’11 Joins Rose Institute Board

The Rose Institute Appoints Jacinth Sohi ’11 to its Board of Governors Claremont, CA — The Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) announces the appointment of Jacinth Sohi to its Board of Governors. Sohi’s addition to the Board showcases her exceptional accomplishments and commitment to enhancing public policy and… Continue Reading

Sue O’Bannon ’84 Joins Rose Institute Board

The Rose Institute Appoints Sue O’Bannon ’84 to its Board of Governors Claremont, CA — The Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue O’Bannon, CMC ’84, to the Board of Governors. This selection recognizes O’Bannon’s exceptional depth of knowledge in finance and… Continue Reading

Ashwin Navin ’99 Joins Rose Institute Board

The Rose Institute Appoints Ashwin Navin ’99 to its Board of Governors  Claremont, CA — The Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) announces the appointment of Ashwin Navin to its Board of Governors. A 1999 alumnus of Claremont McKenna College, Navin’s appointment represents a significant addition to the Rose… Continue Reading

California City Managers Survey

    On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Director Ken Miller presented to the San Gabriel Valley City Manager’s Association the recently-released report of a study on California City Managers conducted by the Rose Institute. The report presents the results of a survey conducted by the Rose Institute in early 2023 collecting data on average tenure,… Continue Reading

2023 Graduates

The Rose Institute welcomes the following students to the Rose Institute Alumni Society upon their graduation on May 13, 2023. We hope their time with us has enriched their lives and we send them off with the confidence that they, in turn, will enrich the lives of others. Here are excerpts from their farewell messages… Continue Reading

2022 Kosmont-Rose Institute Cost of Doing Business Survey released

New Survey Finds Doing Business in Southern California Remains Costly Most businesses leaving California are headed for lower-cost western states, according to a survey by Claremont McKenna College’s Rose Institute and Kosmont Companies Claremont, CA – The 2022 Kosmont-Rose Institute Cost of Doing Business Survey finds that the cost of doing business in California is… Continue Reading

Gonzalez ’85, Witt ’00 Step Up as Board Vice Chairs

Rose Institute Board Elevates Two to Vice Chair Roles Alumnae Gonzalez ’85 P’14, Witt ’00 Deliver Keen Experience and Policy Insights The Board of Governors of the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) has appointed Deborah Gonzalez ’85 P’14, and Jessica Witt ’00 to the position of vice-chairs.  Gonzalez… Continue Reading

Eric Figueroa ’92 Joins Rose Institute Board

Eric Figueroa ’92, P’21, a leader in local government in the San Francisco Bay Area, has been appointed to the Rose Institute Board of Governors at Claremont McKenna College (CMC). Figueroa has served as city manager of the City of Martinez since 2019. Working with his city council, Figueroa led Martinez through the Covid-19 pandemic.… Continue Reading