Rosanne Somerson

Rosanne Somerson
17th President of the Rhode Island School of Design
In office
Interim: January 1, 2014 – February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015  June 30, 2021
Preceded byJohn Maeda
Succeeded byDave Proulx
Personal details
Born (1954-06-21) June 21, 1954
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materRhode Island School of Design
ProfessionWoodworker, Furniture Designer, University President

Rosanne Somerson (born June 21, 1954) is an American-born woodworker, furniture designer/maker, educator, and former President of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). An artist connected with the early years of the Studio Furniture, her work and career have been influential to the field.