Harris Rosen (born September 9, 1939 in Manhattan, New York City, New York) is an American businessman and investor. He founded Rosen Hotels & Resorts in 1974, and serves as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
Rosen is widely known in the Central Florida area due to his philanthropy, and was named the Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year in 2011.
Philanthropy
In 2002, Rosen donated a 20-acre (0.081 km2) site and $25 million to the University of Central Florida to develop the Rosen College of Hospitality Management.[6] Today, the college is regarded as one of the nation's premier hospitality schools. He also started a $2.5 million dollar scholarship endowment at UCF.
His efforts extend far beyond UCF, including large involvement in Tangelo Park. These efforts include scholarships for members of the community who are accepted to vocational school, college or university in the state of Florida, and an alternative spring break for Cornell students who wish to spend their vacation mentoring students from Tangelo Park.
Rosen currently serves as a charter member of the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees.
Why is Harris Rosen my inspiration?
As I move forward in my life, I am shifting from working outside the home for a modest income, then transitioning to staying home and managing everything in our household. I am reaching the age where I need to give back to my community. As a nurse, I am a true believer in Maslows' hierarchy of needs
The last need is: 5. Self-Actualization needs - realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.
I am feeling a gravitational pull to reconnect with my church and sponsor a youth program, I am scared of failure but "nothing risked, nothing gained"
Top 3 fears:
1. What if today's teens overwhelm me?
2. What if they hate me?
3. Will they feel let down by me?
What I have to gain
1. Friendship -being a mentor
2. Knowing I made a positive reaction in another's life
3. Knowing I was useful beyond my own needs
Why a church sponsored youth program?
From grade school till sophomore in High School, I was involved in a youth program. Almost all of my cherished childhood memories are based on the field trips, volunteering, and friendship centered around a group. Looking back I never really considered that with a selfless adult sponsoring the activity, I wouldn't have the group or my fond memories.
Speaking of memories
Memories are the only true possession a human has. Our memories keep us entertained when we are bored, make us feel happy and make us feel worthy. All valued when a human is in their "golden" years of life.
How do you plan to give back to your community? Who is your hero?
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