“I’ve always been a history nerd
and wanted to serve in an area
that matters to me, so when
the opportunity came to work
with the Morgan Hill Historical
Society, I didn’t hesitate. Our
history is our legacy. I want
Morgan Hill’s youth to have a
strong sense of connection to
their community and
their heritage.”
Roseanne Oty
Director of Compliance
San Jose State University
Roseanne Oty has devoted nearly two decades to
student services at San Jose State University. Since joining
SJSU in 2010 she has held positions as Admissions
Evaluator, International Admissions Evaluator,
International/Non- Resident Admissions Counselor and
Recruiter, and her current role as Director of Compliance.
Previously, she was an Enrollment Counselor with the
University of Phoenix, San Jose; and prior to that she
worked as Instructional Services Manager for the SBRPT
Consortium of Community Colleges, which includes
Gavilan College locally. Before entering the education
fi eld, Roseanne worked in real estate, and in retail store
management with The Bon Marche/Macy’s and Bath &
Body Works. As a college grad she and her husband Mark
made their fi rst home in Spokane, Washington. While
in Spokane, she opened Julia Rose Bridal Boutique and
worked in Fundraising for the Children’s Miracle Network
and March of Dimes as an Events Coordinator. Mark’s
employer, UPS, transferred him to California, and they
decided to settle in South County where Roseanne was
raised. Her fi rst community service was as a board member
of the Spirit of Morgan Hill Softball Association. Currently,
she serves on the boards of the Morgan Hill Historical
Society and her neighborhood homeowners association.
She also volunteers at various Pride events in Silicon
Valley, Oakland, and San Francisco. Roseanne holds an
MBA from the University of Phoenix, San Jose; and a BA in
Communications from Whitworth University in Spokane,
Washington. She is currently enrolled in the Counselor
Education Master’s program at SJSU. Roseanne and Mark
live in Morgan Hill. Their daughters, Cayla and Madison,
attend college at Northern Arizona University and the
University of British Columbia.
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