Rosalyn is originally from Atlanta and is a lifelong Episcopalian. She was with her first husband while he attended the Virginia Seminary and actively participated in the life of that community. It was during this time that she worked in the office of the Rev. Cornelius A. Wood, Jr. formerly Assistant to the Bishop of Washington. Connie was to become her second husband. She moved to Andover in 1972. Her daughter Claire attended Sunday School at Christ Church was confirmed and married here. She has done considerable work for her college fraternity Kappa Kappa Gamma, most recently serving on the Development Committee and Capital Campaign Committee for its Foundation. 

She has been on the Board of Trustees of Esperanza Academy since March of 2006 and is now serving as the President of the Board.