Background
Rose, Merrill was born on April 20, 1955 in Beaufort, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Robert Lloyd Rose and Betty Lou (Merrill) Ellis.
Rose, Merrill was born on April 20, 1955 in Beaufort, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Robert Lloyd Rose and Betty Lou (Merrill) Ellis.
Student, University North Carolina, 1977.
Reporter, editor, Consumer News, Washington, 1978-1979; vice president, Fraser/Associations, Washington, 1979-1982; senior associate, Porter/Novelli, Washington, 1982-1985; vice president, Porter/Novelli, Washington, 1985-1987; senior vice president, food practice leader, Porter/Novelli, New York City, 1989-1991; executive vice president, Porter/Novelli, New York City, since 1990; general manager Chicago, Porter/Novelli, 1991-1996; director Europe, Porter Novelli International, Brussels, 1996-1998; executive vice president, Porter Novelli International, New York City, since 1998.
Board directors Cooperative American Relief Everywhere, 1991-1998. Board visitors University North Carolina School Journalism, Chapel Hill, since 1992. Board directors Friends of Prentice affiliate Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 1993-2000.
Member accrediting committee Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Communications, 1994-2000. Member American Institute of Wine and Food, Public Relations Society of America.