Joyce Q. Rogers is the vice president for development at Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's largest public post-secondary institution. In 2001, Mrs. Rogers served as the first Chief Operating Officer for Indiana Black Expo; later, she was named the first woman to serve as the organization's President and CEO. With a heart for social service, women's issues, and mentoring, Mrs. Rogers has worked tirelessly in the areas of education, entrepreneurship and health care. In 2007, Mrs. Rogers led efforts to partner with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) to purchase for Indiana the nation's second prostate cancer medical mobile unit to promote prostate cancer testing and awareness. A Stanley K. Lacy graduate, her numerous awards and recognitions include the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Governor Frank O'Bannon, the Coretta Scott King Matriarch award and The Indiana Commission for Women Torch Bearers Award. |