Candidate for
Mayor; City of Cathedral City

Subject: bio

Kathleen J. DeRosa

Personal Data: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York
One daughter, 2 sons and 4 beautiful grandchildren Attended St. Johns University, College of the Canyons, Valencia, where she graduated with honors in business in 1982

Founded Business Supplies Unlimited, a printing and promotional products company in 1982. Opened a second office in the Cathedral City in 1991. Retired in 2000. Began my Edison career on May 1, 2000 as Public Affairs Region Manager in the Coachella Valley.

Elected Positions: 1998-current Council member, City of Cathedral City

Appointed Positions: 1992 to 1994 Cathedral City Mobile Home Fair Housing Commission, Vice Chair Planning Commission 1994 to 1998. Chaired this Commission in 1998.

Boards/Commissions: [all current] Active Coachella Valley Association of Governments Energy and Environment Committee,

Active board member Executive Board League of California Cities/Riverside County Division (immediate past President),

Active board member League of California Cities Transportation, Communication & Public Works Policy Committee,

Active board member American Public Works Association/ Coachella Valley Chapter,

Member Presidents Council Women Leaders Forum,

Active board member American Red Cross, Riverside Division,

Executive board member of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce,

Active board member American Public Works Association, Past board member Convention and Visitors Authority,

Past board member League of California Cities Employee Relations Policy Committee,

Past board member Southern California Association of Governments Energy and Environment,

Community Organizations: Cathedral City of Commerce, Cathedral City Senior Center, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, Mizell Senior Center, Joslyn Senior Center, 1992 to 1999, President of Canyon Shores Homeowners Association, 1986 to 1998, President Chatsworth Town homes HOA,

Awards: One of 12 women honored as the Desert Sun Women in Business for 1998.

Cathedral City, Athena Award for Women in Business in 1999.

Listed in Who's Who in American Women 2002-2003.

Commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel 2004 by the Governor of the State of Kentucky. This prestigious designation recognizes service and accomplishments on behalf of others.