Enrique J. Vila Biaggi
Pasado Presidente
Junta de Directores, CNE

“Rosanna regresa a Puerto Rico tras dirigir con gran distinción nuestra oficina en Washington, DC, y tras una destacada carrera en el gobierno federal. Su experiencia, compromiso y liderazgo marcarán una nueva etapa de impacto para el CNE. Reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con un mejor Puerto Rico. Y seguiremos generando investigaciones rigurosas, ideas innovadoras y espacios de diálogo ciudadano desde nuestra independencia y con la vocación que tenemos con Puerto Rico.”

Jacob J. Lew
76th Secretary of the Treasury

“Rosanna was a trusted adviser when I was Secretary of the Treasury for President Obama, and she played a key role fighting to address Puerto Rico’s financial crisis. In the years since, she has continued to shape policy on Puerto Rico from Washington. As President of CNE, she will have the opportunity to use her knowledge and judgment to shape economic policy on the ground in Puerto Rico.”

Kathryn Wylde
President & CEO
Partnership for New York City

“Rosanna Torres is an effective and well-informed advocate for Puerto Rico and for public policies that support the Island’s economic health and the well-being of its residents. She is an ideal person to lead CNE into the future and maintain the high standards of research and policy work established by founding president Mike Soto.”

Tania Rosario
Directora Ejecutiva
Taller Salud

“Rosanna Torres además de ser una profesional altamente capacitada – tiene un bachillerato en Estadística Empresarial de la Universidad de Puerto Rico y una maestría en Comercio Internacional y Políticas Públicas de la Universidad George Mason – cuenta con una larga carrera dedicada al servicio público, con desempeño destacado tanto en el congreso como en varias agencias federales. Resalto especialmente sus logros como Asesora Principal en el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) donde su perspectiva y recomendaciones ayudaron a la agencia a abordar varios problemas que afectaban a Puerto Rico, incluidas las limitaciones de acceso al idioma, la exclusión en encuestas y programas de datos críticos, entre otros asuntos. Rosanna ha sido integrante voluntaria de la Junta Directiva de Taller Salud desde 2021. Colaborando estrechamente he tenido el honor de ver de cerca su carácter íntegro y ecuánime, su compromiso con Puerto Rico y su insistencia en asegurar la participación de las comunidades en los procesos de formulación de política pública que les afectan. No tengo duda de que hará extraordinarias aportaciones en su nuevo rol en el CNE”

Danielle S. Goonan
Vice President, U.S. Economic Opportunity
The Rockefeller Foundation 

“I had the privilege of working with Rosanna to advance the Earned Income Tax Credit supplement for Puerto Rico, a significant policy achievement that underscores her effectiveness as both a leader and advocate. That win alone now benefits more than 650,000 working families and strengthens the broader economy by increasing overall workforce participation.

Rosanna brings not only a deep understanding of Puerto Rico’s complex economic and social landscape, but also the strategic vision and policy expertise to navigate it successfully. She combines sharp analytical insight with a collaborative approach that builds consensus and delivers results. Her principled leadership and consistent track record of impact have made her a key voice in critical conversations around economic justice and federal policy affecting Puerto Rico.

In Washington, she is widely respected for her work on Puerto Rico policy issues and maintains strong relationships on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies. She has earned the trust of her staff, peers, and a broad network of collaborators across government, philanthropy, and advocacy.”

Adrianne Todman
Former Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary
Department of Housing and Urban Development

“Rosanna was a dedicated and highly respected public servant and leader during her time at HUD. She played a critical role in advancing Puerto Rico’s disaster recovery efforts and supporting its long-term economic growth. Deeply committed to Puerto Rico and its people, she consistently expressed the importance of working with all local stakeholders, and she worked tirelessly with leaders across the federal government to ensure Puerto Rico’s interests remained a priority.” 

Pinsy Rivera
Directora
Empresas Rivera Siaca

“Rosanna trae para liderar CNE una energía contagiosa y visión para los próximos 25 años. Tiene vasta educación y experiencia en el campo de la economía y gobierno. Es una mujer muy preparada y yo, como parte de la Junta de Directores me siento honrada de trabajar junto a Rosanna para que CNE siga su propósito y trayectoria. ¡Enhorabuena Rosanna!”  

Andrew Mayock
Vice Chancellor for Sustainability
University of Colorado Boulder

“Rosanna has a gift for getting people to care and act for Puerto Rico. At the White House, she helped colleagues who had never thought about Puerto Rico stop, listen, and respond. She didn’t just talk about the island’s challenges; she pressed her colleagues to see why it mattered for the United States more broadly and for our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico. Her knack for engaging people, building common ground, and sparking action is something rare, and a clear sign she was destined for bigger leadership.” 

Miguel A. Soto-Class
Fundador y Presidente de la Junta de Directores
Centro para una Nueva Economía

 “Para mí, este es un momento de gran orgullo y alegría. Rosanna encarna los valores que han definido a CNE desde su fundación: integridad, excelencia y un compromiso inquebrantable con el bien público. Tengo plena confianza en que, bajo su liderazgo, CNE alcanzará nuevas alturas y seguirá moldeando el futuro de Puerto Rico“.