Rosalind Staib, 25 years

Rosalind is the Associate Director of Programs at Emory College.

Tell us about your career at Emory.

Since joining the Theater Emory staff in 1999 as an Administrative Assistant, I have been with the same department my entire 25 years at Emory and have not looked back. I had a wonderful predecessor and mentor with whom I worked for over five years. Through that amazing mentoring, I realized I had been "groomed" as a successor and was promoted to General Manager of Theater Emory, taking on heightened responsibility and handling the business end of theater production. As staff came and went and the department grew, my role also expanded as I developed and expanded the staff at Theater Emory, later becoming an Assistant Director and now, Associate Director.

What are some of your favorite Emory memories?

The most profound and ever-present memories are seeing our creative, brilliant students excel and move on to fabulous careers in the arts. However, personally, I'm not sure anything could top attending the talk with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. What a remarkable experience and one I was lucky enough to witness thanks to my place here at Emory. Another highlight was being able to sing with the University Chorus while performing with Dave Brubeck!

Rosalind, alongside actor Michael Ironside, on the film set of "Fran K.", Theater Emory's first film production in 2018.

What are some of the most significant changes you've witnessed?

The most significant change I witnessed was the building and completion of the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, which has greatly enhanced awareness of the arts on campus. Additionally, the transformation of the Dobbs University Center ("the DUC") into a beautiful and open Student Center stands out. Moreover, the significant improvements in creating a better work/life balance for staff, along with the numerous programs and centers established to support employees and foster an inclusive environment, have made me proud to work here and have contributed to my continued happiness and fulfillment in my work.

What do you miss from “back in the day”?

I miss Everybody's Pizza in Emory Village!

Rosalind with her husband, Michael Diebert, at the opening of Theater Emory’s "Britney, Approximately", written and directed by 2021-2023 Playwriting Fellow Megan Tabaque.

What do you hope for the future of Emory?

I hope Emory maintains its commitment to being a true liberal arts institution that values the humanities and arts in addition to the sciences and business. I hope (selfishly) that we can finally get a theater building, as we've been passed over several times, and I hope that Emory continues to support flexible work options for staff.

Anything else you would like to share?

I am proud to work at Emory (always have been) and never take for granted how lucky I am to do so. I am also extremely lucky to be able to work at the same institution as my brother, George Staib, who is a Professor of Practice in the Dance Program. We have always been very close and being able to work together with him, and even collaborate sometimes, has been such a fortunate and rewarding experience.