Roseann Stammen
What do you do every day?
Roseann Stammen: I help physicians educate their patients on contraceptive options.
Why do you love your job?
Roseann Stammen: I love to empower women--they need to make informed decisions about family planning.
What were your biggest moments of fear or challenge in your career?
Roseann Stammen: The challenges in my career center around balancing work and life. With two small children, it is a daily struggle to divide my time between work and home life.
What are the latest innovations in science that you are the most excited about?
Roseann Stammen: I'm always learning about new technologies and how they will impact my career. I'm most excited about technologies in contraception and how they can increase compliance and convenience.
Where did you grow up?
Roseann Stammen: Upper Darby, PA - it was a great town, with lots of wonderful neighbors.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
Roseann Stammen: Miss Adelizzi - she taught 3rd grade at St Laurence School in Upper Darby. She was young, quirky and did things her way. She taught us to think outside of the box and embrace differences.
Since we are The Science Runway, is there any style or fashion tips you would like to share?
Roseann Stammen: Chap stick--I never leave home without it. I always look better with a glossy lip.
What are you reading currently and what are some of your favorite books or authors?
Roseann Stammen: My favorite books are easy beach reads. I love Jennifer Weiner, she writes about love, family and friendship - the cornerstones of life.
What 's your inspiration?
Roseann Stammen: My parents, they came to America for a better life for their children. Their courage to move thousands of miles from their home inspires me to be the best that I can be.
What 's next? What is something you hope to accomplish in the future?
Roseann Stammen: My biggest hope is for my children. I want to teach them to reach for their dreams, love themselves and take pride in who they are.
About Roseann Stammen
The daughter of Irish immigrants, I grew up in a working class family with four sisters. We were taught to work hard, worship the Catholic Church and love yourself and your family. I attended West Chester University and graduated with a BS in Business Administration. I was able to intern at Merck & Co throughout college and was offered a full time position upon graduation. My career began with a brief stint in IT and then I moved out to the sales force. I have sold various therapeutic categories in my ten years as a Sales Representative including cardiovascular products, vaccines and now Women's Healthcare products. Throughout my time at Merck, I was able to get my MBA in Marketing from St Joseph's University. Personally, I have been happily married to my husband, Tim, for five years and we have two small children. We enjoy spending time with family, traveling and going to the beach every summer. My life is busy with juggling various priorities in my work and my family life but I wouldn't change a thing :)