Eric Rosario serves as Search Director for Aspen Leadership Group, leading talent searches in philanthropy with a focus on building teams for higher education and the entire nonprofit sector.

A seasoned higher education development professional with 30 years of distinguished experience, Eric recently served as a Senior Development Officer at Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences. Earlier in his career, he was a development officer at Cornell University for over 16 years, including serving as Director of Development for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Director of Leadership Gifts.

Additionally, he served Ithaca College for close to a decade.  As Associate Vice President of Individual Giving, he led a team comprising Major and Leadership Gifts, Family Giving, and Planned Giving. He revitalized the college’s leadership annual giving program, setting new membership records as Director of the President’s Associates giving society.  As Senior Director of Prospect Development and Leadership Gifts, Eric established the college’s first prospect pipeline and an individual giving program that exceeded its goals.

Eric has a strong commitment to public service, becoming the first Latinx to serve as Alderman and Acting Mayor for the City of Ithaca, New York.  He was recognized in 2022 by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency for his “pivotal role in shaping the Agency’s community development work, including construction of over 1,000 affordable housing units during his term.” 

He is co-founder of the award-winning Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County and Trustee for Ithaca’s nationally recognized Sciencenter.

The first in his family to attend college, Eric earned a B.A. in History at Cornell, where he is active alumnus. His service was recognized with a second appointment by the Board of Trustees to the University Council.