RoseMarie "Rosie" Campagna is the founder and Executive Director of MY ArtSpace (Merced Youth Art Space), where she is building a program and ceative sanctuary that welcomes teens to express themselves, learn new skills, and feel supported through art.

An advocate for youth empowerment and community art, Rosie campaigns creativity, inclusion, and emotional belonging across Merced. With a background in hospitality, creative entrepreneurship, and deep experience caring for her late mother, Rosie leads with empathy, passion, and art-forward vision—and her work as a photographer for Youth Music Monterey and Latchkey Assistant for MPUSD (Monterey Peninsula Unified School District) reflects her belief that art is a form of liberation for teens learning to find their voice.

Read more about Rosie and MY ArtSpace's origin story here.