Entering RIT as a fine arts major, Cheryl B. Rosenblum '91 struggled to find her place within her department. She had enjoyed fine art in secondary school and it seemed natural to study it in college, but she soon realized that it was not for her and made the leap from fine arts to economics. 
 
She thanks her economics academic advisor for guiding her through a program that led to a fulfilling career, and also credits her academic advisor in fine arts for supporting her as she made the switch. 
 
In the economics department, Rosenblum cultivated a passion for research and a curiosity about environmental issues and their impact on the economy. In graduate school, she researched the economic costs of oil spills and became an expert on energy policy. 
 
She then worked in transportation policy and became a government infrastructure expert. 
 
Now, as director of strategic development for CNA Insurance, she examines government preparedness for disaster response and prevention in relation to the impact of climate change. 
 
She cites her strong research ability, learned at RIT, as the foundation for her continued success.