Dr. Rodgers holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Public Health degree with a concentration in Epidemiology, a Master of Health Sciences degree in Addiction Studies and Behavioral Health, and a second Master of Science in Public Health degree with a concentration in Community Health Sciences. Additionally, she is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified Group Personal Training Specialist and Youth Exercise Specialist.  Dr. Rodgers is also the Co-founder of the American Heritage Youth Foundation (AHYF), a non-profit organization that specializes in program planning, implementation, and evaluation for community-based interventions. Her expertise lies in research, grant writing, research design, and data analysis, and she has published several articles and presented them at various national conferences. Overall, Dr. Rodgers brings her extensive knowledge in community health, fitness, and research to inspire, improve, and excel youth, adults, and public health professionally and in practice. 

 

Fun Facts about Dr. Carolyn Rodgers:  

She has been a Flossmoor resident since 2014 with her husband of 17 years, Maurice Rodgers, a federal officer, and three sons, Aiden (HF), Jeremiah (Parker jr. High), and Noah Rodgers (Heather Hill). Dr. Carolyn Rodgers loves to spend time with her family, play basketball and skate with her sons, ride bikes around the neighborhood or go for a run. Dr. Rodgers also has a creative side where she loves to sing, write music, read books and watch documentaries. 

 

How will Dr. Carolyn Rodgers benefit the community: Dr. Rodgers is a community activist at heart and is driven by bringing a greater sense of community, safety, and family to our neighborhood. She is naturally an advocate for the collective voices and makes it a personal mission to represent the village of Flossmoor. She will serve with a mixture of integrity and strategy as she works for residents and businesses to advance our thriving community. 

Establish clear and regular channels of communication to ensure that all community members, especially seniors, have access to important information and updates.

Foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity among all community members, ensuring that all community members feel valued and engaged in village activities.

Ensure that community funds are managed with the utmost transparency and responsibility, building trust among residents regarding the financial operations of the village.