Along with the aforementioned achievements, Rogers was first African-American woman to hold a position within the federal government’s Senior Executive Service. Presently, Rogers is the Deputy Commissioner for the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, overseeing a staff of over 1,400.
In an interview with her undergraduate alma mater, Rogers shared that she was often the only Black person on the job but maintained her focus on personal success. She credited her time at Rider, along with two high school teachers and her guidance counselor, for her current place in life.
Rogers returned to school while working and raising a family, earning her master’s degree in 1997 from the University of Maryland at College Park.
Rogers’ husband, Terry, was also a student at Rider, and the pair have raised three daughters together. Despite her achievements, Rogers says that her children are her greatest accomplishment.
(Photo: Rider University)
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