RoseAnne "Rosie" Farrington

Rosie Farrington is a Deputy Commissioner with the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, supporting the global expansion and elevation of the territory as a travel, business, and relocation destination. 

A native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Rosie grew up throughout the Caribbean, having lived in Grenada, Dominica, Montserrat, and Antigua, often relocating with her family due to her father’s career as a banking executive. 

Following time in Huntsville, Alabama, attending Alabama A&M University, Rosie relocated to St. Thomas, where she became an integral member of the USVI community while attending the University of the Virgin Islands, where she obtained a Bachelor of Psychology and a master’s in professional counseling. 

Following graduation, Rosie, a licensed social worker, worked in various roles within the counseling and social services field, ranging from government to non-profit and private sector.

In addition to her professional work, Rosie ventured into entrepreneurship, co-owning a restaurant and bar in St. Thomas, where she grew her love for tourism and hospitality.

As the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism began to rebuild following recovery from two natural disasters and a global pandemic, Rosie officially joined in 2020 as Special Assistant to Commissioner Joseph Boschulte. In 2023, Rosie was appointed a Deputy Commissioner of Tourism.

Deputy Commissioner Farrington is a proud volunteer, often supporting the Virgin Islands Montessori School and the Peter Gruber Academy. 

Professional accolades aside, Deputy Commissioner Farrington’s proudest title is mom to Anjali, Tristan and Aidan.