Nina Rosoff died peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by her beloved and loving family.
Born June 26, 1943 in Dallas to Raymond and Pauline (Nusbaum) Rosoff, Nina graduated from Highland Park High School and then Scripps College, where she earned her BA, completing her undergraduate studies in just three years. A talented writer, she also went on to obtain a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University.
After joining the faculty at MIT, she founded her own company and consulted globally to start-ups, as well as Fortune 500 clients and non-profits, including the United Hospital Fund and the Child Welfare League of America. Her professional legacy includes integrating women into the workforce and leadership of companies like Procter & Gambel.
Nina was a five-foot-tall force of nature. Her compassionate heart and brilliant wit drew in those around her, everywhere she went. Her curiosity and silliness made her a truly amazing and deeply adored grandmother. As a mother, she loved fiercely, yet wisely tempered her voice so that her wishes never overshadowed what was right. She had a quiet courage and unflappable resilience through life’s greatest challenges.
Dallas was always her home. She left twice, only to return each time. She studied at Temple Emanu-El, delighted in breakfast at Kuby’s and would walk for miles around the track at Germany Park. She would then make her way to Vermont for fall foliage and collect seashells on the beach in Hawaii.
She was an author, pilot, black belt, marathoner and life-long Girl Scout of Troop 502, but she would always say, unequivocally, that her greatest accomplishment and joy was being a mother and a grandmother.
She was exceptionally proud of her daughter Kira Rosoff Heller and son-in-law David Heller. She treasured, beyond words, her grandsons Noah Robert Heller and Jacob Andrew Heller. She is also survived by her twin brother, Eric (Susan) Rosoff as well as niece, Amy Rosoff Sampson, and nephews David Rosoff and Christopher Rosoff.
Nina was preceded in death by her parents and older brother, Peter Rosoff.
Her family will celebrate her life with a private service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her honor to the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, 6001 Summerside Drive, Dallas, Texas 75252 or online at gsnetx.org.
