Rosa has over 15 years of experience with local governments and international organisations, leading global advocacy initiatives and project-campaigns for sustainable and resilient cities. She took part in the elaboration of the New Urban Agenda, leading outreach initiatives within the Habitat III Secretariat. As part of UN-Habitat, She has coordinated projects in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, China, Kenya and Europe. She is now Coordinator for Partnerships and Global Advocacy at the Urban Resilience Hub of UN-Habitat.