Woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing a dark blouse, smiling, sitting in a chair in front of a beige brick wall.

Rosy Arroyo

Rosy Arroyo has always been a strong advocate for the children, youth, and families in the community. A first-generation Mexican American, Mrs. Arroyo is the first in her family to have graduated from high school. Rosy went on and earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics from Rutgers University and her Master of Science in Public Policy from Drexel University with a certificate in sustainable building and green construction. Rosy has worked with over 30 organizations that range from grassroot level to large human service agencies to develop and strengthen capacity within their organization to be able to better serve their community. Rosy Arroyo was previously employed by Camden County as the Youth Services Commission Administrator and Community Engagement Re-Entry Coordinator. Rosy has overseen the data, design, and planning management of the Youth Service Commission, Juvenile Detention Alternative Innovations, Front End Diversion programming, Community Engagement, youth and law enforcement engagement, and Family Engagement Strategies for Camden County. Most recently having incorporated the work of credible messaging into the continuum of services available to youth in New Jersey. Rosy’s extensive professional and personal experiences have given her a unique understanding of the needs that youth and their families are facing today. Most recently, Rosy has embarked on implementing Restorative Justice Practices in the City of Camden, helping support the implementation of the Restorative and Transformative Justice HUB that will make The City of Camden a restorative City. Rosy is a girl scout troop leader of 20 girls, and a Fire Commissioner in her hometown.