As a behavioral scientist and master certified health education specialist (MCHES®), Dr. Charles R. Rogers’ career has permitted him to study, partner with, and/or be a vociferous advocate for various underserved and socially vulnerable groups including community-dwelling older adult, African American, homeless, Somali, adolescent and young adult, Hispanic, rural, Indigenous, and sexual minority populations. Moreover, he is committed to developing novel approaches to reduce disparities in health and cancer that plague underrepresented and medically underserved communities.
As a leader of the cancer health disparities workforce, Dr. Rogers has shared his knowledge across North America, Jamaica, East Africa, Japan, and also via a number of venues including newspapers, radio stations, national conferences, minority health fairs, and television. Since he is passionate about paying it forward, Dr. Rogers has also received a number of awards acknowledging his servant leadership (e.g., 100 Most Influential Black Alumni at NC State University, 40 Under 40 Leader in Minority Health for 2021).
Dr. Rogers, a Master Certified Health Education Specialist, holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics (with a minor in Accounting), an MPH with a concentration in Public Health Administration and Policy, an M.S. in Applied Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Health Education.
Dr. Tiana N. Rogers helps impact investors as well as public and private entities use data to drive capital toward solving complex social challenges. A career scientist, she specializes in equity-centered research across early childhood education, homelessness, poverty, child welfare, higher education, faith-based communities, and public health. A published author and experienced educator, Dr. Rogers is also a “400 Years of Inequality” facilitator, committed to dismantling structural inequities and fostering strong, healthy communities. Additionally, she is an active member of the American Evaluation Association’s Impact Measurement & Social Finance Working Group.
Dr. Tiana is also an executive coach renowned for mentoring ambitious women seeking work-life integration. She is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches – 2023 Forefront Leadership Cohort and has received multiple accolades, including the Visionary Leadership Award, Utah Business Magazine’s 2021 Inspirational Leader, University of Utah’s 2022 Career Champion, Girl Scouts of Utah’s 2022 Life Skills Girl Champion, and Top 50 Women Leaders of Utah for 2024. She is also a Forbes contributor.
She also advises national and international organizations on strategic impact, data-driven decision-making, program evaluation, and work-life integration. Dr. Rogers holds a Ph.D. in Human Services with a specialization in Social & Community Services, along with dual M.A. degrees in Criminal Justice and Human Service Leadership.