(L to R): Dean Iman Hakim, Dr. Cecilia Rosales, and Phoenix Business Journal Editor Ilana Lowery.

Cecilia Rosales, MD, MS , was selected by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of this year’s 25 outstanding Women in Business.  She was chosen for her leadership, professionalism, dedication and impact on the community.

Dr. Rosales is director of Phoenix Programs and associate professor in the community, environment and policy division of the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health.

A 20-year veteran of border health issues, Rosales is co-leader of the newly funded Arizona Public Health Training Center, created to address the work force training needs of health and education partners throughout the state.

The award ceremony was held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix on March 22, 2011.