Alumni Communities

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

BR Impact

Pro Bono

Special Topics

Careers

Offices

About Us

Pages

People

News & Views

Services & Industries

Home - Blank Rome Government Relations LLC

Washington, D.C.

New York, NY

Main

Rosemary “Rose” Manesis brings more than 20 years of legislative research, communications, and program management experience with state and federal lawmakers and the nonprofit sector to her role as public policy advisor at Blank Rome Government Relations LLC, where she works with energy, maritime, and transportation clients.After beginning her career as a district aide to former U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky (D-IN), Rose gained political communication and legislative research experience on the staff of the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. During her tenure with the Speaker’s staff, she developed and executed the communication and public outreach strategies of several state representatives and House committees, while working to advance the legislative agendas of those she assisted.Upon departing the Illinois legislature, Rose served as an aide in the Washington offices of former U.S. Reps. Tim Roemer (D-IN) and Timothy Bishop (D-NY). As a legislative assistant to Congressman Bishop, she conducted research on foreign affairs, trade, small business, and telecommunications legislation. Rose also developed outreach programs to connect the district’s small business owners with federal government resources and created opportunities for collaboration with the small business community on pro-business legislation.Most recently, Rose served as an Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for Indiana University, where she developed and implemented integrated communication strategies to aid student recruitment and retention efforts. She also developed a well-regarded internal communication strategy for the U.S. Agency for Global Media as a fellow with the agency’s Office of Public Affairs.Rose holds a bachelor’s degree in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame and master’s degree in communication from Johns Hopkins University. She has also completed coursework in international relations at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (“SAIS”).

core/freeform

Rosemary A. Manesis

Slide Menu

Slide Search

Offices