1. Name: Rosalinda Renteria Eischen
2. Birthdate: September 9, 1979
3. Occupation: Claims Representative for the Social Security Administration
4. Hometown: Born in Gomez Palacio, Durango Mx, raised in Burlington, IA., currently living in Davenport, IA.
5. Favorite food: Mom’s enchiladas and chile rellenos–and of course, menudo
6. Family: Christopher (husband), Bailey (perro), Sadie (perro), Kilo (rabbit), Snoopy (ferret), and two fish tanks–I won’t list their names for the sake of space.
7. Favorite music: 80’s music, golden oldies, R&B and hip hop
8. Favorite book: Any book from Nicolas Sparks
9. Favorite movie: The Notebook and Primal Fear
10. Famous person living or dead, I’d like to meet: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mother Theresa
11. In my spare time, I like to: Work out, jog, walk my dogs, play with my animals and read
12. If I could change one thing, I’d: Want people to become more proactive about their health and educate themselves about alternative medicine–not everything requires a pill to feel better
13. Peak experience: Graduating the MBA program with honors and marrying my husband
14. Pit experience: My father’s battle with cancer–God bless him for being such a fighter
15. Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii
16. One thing I feel strongly about: Not euthanizing animals
17. Most people don’t know: My age–they usually guess 12 yrs.–I know one day I’ll appreciate that!
18. I can’t stand: Rude people
19. I wish I knew how to: Bake and knit/sew
20. Motto or favorite quote: Que sera–sera
Rosie is originally from Burlington, IA but came to the Quad Cities to study at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. Rosie participated in basketball for a short time while at the university and completed her bachelor’s degree in less than four years. Rosie went on to graduate school at St. Ambrose and received her Masters degree as well. Rosie worked for Oscar Mayer in Davenport as a supervisor before accepting a position as a claims representative for The Social Security Administration where she is currently employed.