I was born into the union of Michael and Tonia Rogers on December 14, 1979. A native of Chicago, Illinois I have had the pleasures of being exposed to many life-altering experiences. The youngest of two, and the only girl, I had many opportunities of being involved in many extra-curricular activities and scholar programs while in school; as well as having the chance to travel and become fluent in a second language which has helped me to develop into the person that I am today.

I attended private school my entire educational career, which I must say was a great experience. Once I began high school, I was still very shy and did not interact with many people until I became seriously involved in many activities that my high school had to offer. Attending an all girls high school (Maria High School) allowed my personality to "shine through". I was heavily involved in sports during my four years in school; including basketball and track & field. During my last two years of high school I became involved in politics being elected student council vice-president my junior year and secretary of my senior year. Upon completion of graduation, I decided that I was going to enlist into the United States Air Force but I changed my mind after my father challenged me to a semester of college.

Accepted into many colleges and universities, with academic and sports scholarships, I decided to take my father up on his challenge and I decided to move to New Orleans, LA so that I could attend Dillard University. I decided to major in Criminal Justice while in school. After completing only two years, I decided to transfer, move to Indiana and complete my last two years at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. Continuing to major in Criminal Justice, I added a minor of Sociology. I graduated on the dean's list two years later with my bachelor's degree in Criminal/Social Justice.

Since obtaining my bachelor's degree I have been employed with the State of Indiana - Department of Corrections; currently employed with the City of Gary - Gary Police Department - as a sworn full-time police officer (Gary, Indiana). I am currently enrolled in school, at the University of Cincinnati - Distance Learning Program, obtaining my Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation I plan to return to school to obtain my Doctrine degree.

Other accomplishments that I have succeeded at have been becoming fluent in a second language, American Sign Language, being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Fraternal Order of Police; Diabetes Association; MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving); and a program that I have developed DEAF (Delivering Education And Foundation). This program is targeted toward special needs children to make sure that they don't fall between the cracks of the educational system by supplying resources and additional assistance to them and their families.