Rose is a passionate horticulturist with a deep commitment to ecological and environmental sustainability. Holding a degree in Environmental Horticulture from Lake Washington Institute of Technology and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Washington, she strives to promote healthy, thriving landscapes with a mindful approach to horticulture.

Rose is an ISA Certified Arborist with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), she is a WSNLA Certified Professional Horticulturist, and currently serves on the board of the Northwest Horticultural Society.

In her free time, Rose volunteers at the César Chávez Demonstration Garden on Beacon Hill where she is a garden leader, and works in her own flower and vegetable garden at home.