During his time at Newsday, Mr. Roel was recognized for his ability to bring important issues to light through his reporting and editing skills, particularly in the realm of the workplace.
GLEN COVE, NY, June 18, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ronald E. Roel has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Roel is a distinguished professional with a career spanning several decades as a journalist. Since 2006, he has garnered success as the president of his editorial consulting firm, Roel Resources LLC, in Glen Cove, New York. Through his business, he provides writing and research services, specializing in aging, intergenerational issues, and retirement planning.
Apart from a vested interest in his firm, Mr. Roel was a senior project manager at the City University of New York from 2015 to 2018, managing various initiatives to enhance educational opportunities and community engagement. He also spent almost two decades with Newsday, beginning as a special writer in 1987, then as deputy business editor in 1992, then as deputy national editor from 1994 to 1999, and finally as real estate editor and the Act 2 retirement planning editor until 2005, playing a crucial role covering issues related to aging well in the second half of life. During his time at Newsday, Mr. Roel was recognized for his ability to bring important issues to light through his reporting and editing skills, particularly in the realm of the workplace. His pioneering reporting highlighted the impact of work on people's lives and earned him respect and several journalistic awards.
As an established writer, Mr. Roel has contributed three books and is the author of "Caregiving Navigator: How to Plan, What to Do, and Where to Turn When Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones. And Yourself" in 2023. He has contributed numerous articles to various professional publications. Since 2021, Mr. Roel has also been impactful as a "45 Forward" radio host on Voice America Talk Radio Network, which streams every Monday at noon Pacific time and 3 p.m. Eastern time.
Mr. Roel's academic background has been fundamental to his success. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Yale University in 1973 and a Master of Arts from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania in 1981. Mr. Roel's education gave him a strong foundation for his future success as a writer and editor.
Beyond his professional life, Mr. Roel is deeply involved in civic activities. Passionate about championing the progress and accomplishments of older Americans, he serves as a community educator for the Alzheimer's Association and is actively engaged with AARP as a member of AARP New York's Executive Council, a board member of Age-Friendly Glen Cove, and a volunteer for AARP's Long Island chapter. Additionally, Mr. Roel is a board member of the Gray Panthers NYC and a member of National Aging in Place Council's Long Island chapter and in the Senior Umbrella Network. Looking ahead, he aims to continue bringing issues and resources for older people into the mainstream while addressing societal attitudes towards agism.
Mr. Roel's contributions to his community have been recognized with several awards, including the Organizer of the Year Award from AARP New York in 2022.
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