Marie Osborne has been the director of the Career Training program at Rocky Mountain School of Photography since 2005. Marie's job includes the development, planning and management of this dynamic 20-week intensive program. She particularly enjoys connecting with students who come to the program with a passion for photography and the determination to overcome the obstacles in order to realize their dreams. Marie has a bachelor’s degree in sociology/psychology and her work has always had an emphasis in the arts. Prior to arriving at RMSP, Marie worked in arts administration for several non-profit organizations in addition to public and private agencies. She co-founded three not-for-profit arts-based organizations, has served as an advocate for arts in education, is a trained facilitator for peer-to-peer support groups, and is lifelong patron of the arts. Marie enjoys personal endeavors in the creative arts through textiles, photography and music.