About the 2022 Tess Wise White Rose Award Honoree, Dr. Rita Bornstein:

As the thirteenth president and the first woman to hold that title, Rita Bornstein came to Rollins College in 1990. For the next fourteen years President Bornstein was also an author, teacher, and accomplished fundraiser. Under her leadership, Rollins focused on strengthening its commitment to excellence, innovation, and community. Dr. Bornstein oversaw Rollins’ most ambitious fundraising effort, widely considered to have transformed the College. As a true upstander in our community, Dr. Bornstein has served over the years as a board member of both local and national for profit and non-profit boards.

Today, we are honored to have her on our capital campaign committee for the future Holocaust Museum for Hope and Humanity. She is a dedicated and passionate champion of our mission and vision. Her unwavering support will help to ensure that future generations of students learn from the painful lessons of the Holocaust and serve as advocates for justice, democracy, and peace. Dr. Bornstein has supported her passion for the project with a significant financial gift.