Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Naomi Ruckus Rose is a songwriter, instrumentalist, vocalist and visual artist from Cedar Rapids.
Rose divides her talents between Premier Guitar Magazine, where she is a graphic designer and art director, and Eastern Iowa Arts Academy as creative director and Rock Academy director. She has also been the business owner of Rockadot since 2008, serving startups to worldwide brands with graphic design and photography.
Rose has a passion for the underserved and children of all ages. Working primarily with teens in rock bands, she works to create an environment where kids can have a safe space to be themselves, make mistakes, learn, have fun and be good to each other, all while becoming better musicians — as individuals and together as a band.
When she’s not at work or a Rock Academy gig, Rose enjoys learning about psychology, being outdoors, spending time with her dogs and partner, making music, collecting miniatures and rock hunting.