Rosa Linda Román is an Emmy-nominated, William Randolph Hearst Award-winning reporter, anchor & podcaster. Rosa Linda’s broadcasting career includes WCTV Tallahassee, KVIA El Paso, KOAT-7 Albuquerque, KSAZ Fox 10 Phoenix, WTVT-13 Tampa & KION-46 Salinas/Monterey. She’s also a successful independent director & screenwriter.

In 2005, Rosa Linda left TV news to start her family. In 2007 she created New Mexicast, New Mexico’s 1st video podcast, which became a weekly, ½ hour TV show for 2 seasons.

From New Mexicast sprang New Mexi-Castaways audio podcast chronicling life aboard sailing catamarans, s/v Hakuna Matata & s/v Dawn Treader, with 3 kids & a German Shepherd; also the subject of her memoir, Losing Sight of the Shore; How to Live on a Boat Without Killing Your Family.

Rosa Linda holds a BS in Telecom from UF & "Ducktorate" Degree from Disney University. She’s currently finishing a trilogy of thrillers while cruising the Mediterranean with her family on m/v Kungaloosh!