Biographical Information
City of Residence: Lauderdale Lakes
Occupation: Real Estate Professional/Consultant
Spouse: Clifton "Derry" Rogers of Jamaica, West Indies
Education: New York City Community College, A.A.S., 1973-1976; Pace University, 1980; University of Phoenix, B.S., 2003
Born: September 28, Jamaica, West Indies
Moved to Florida: 1982
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Recreational Interest: dancing, netball, walking
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Democratic Deputy Whip, 2014-2016, 2012-2014, 2010-2012, February 9, 2010-November 2, 2010
Other Public Services
Broward County Land Preservation Advisory Board
Broward League of Cities, President
Broward Management and Efficiency Study Commission
City of Lauderdale Lakes, City Commissioner
Florida Consumer Advisory Board
Florida Medical Center, board member
State Road 7 Collaborative, Vice Chair
Statewide Senior Domino Games
Broward County Charter Review Commission, 2006-2008
Affiliations
Caribbean American Democratic Club, founding member
Greater Caribbean American Chamber, foundation member
Kiwanis Club Lauderdale Lakes, foundation member
Saints Netball Club, foundation and current member
Tenet (Florida Medical Campus), board member, 2006 to present
Broward UNCF, 1995-2007
One Community (FKA-NCCJ), past member
Highlights
Beta Tau Zeta, Chapter Woman of the Year, 2014
Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2013, 2014
Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce, Women of Distinction Award, 2014
Vauxhall, past student, Hall Of Fame-Outstanding Achievement in the field of Politics & Governance, 2014
ICABA, 100 Most Accomplished Caribbean Americans, 2012
ASPA, South Florida Chapter, Honoring Outstanding Community Servants, 2011
One Community (formerly NCC), Margaret Roach Community Award, 2006
Success Magazine of Florida, 25 Most Influential Women Honoree, 2006
Blue Cross Blue Shield Orange Bowl, Thurgood Marshall Achievers Award, 2005
Women in Municipal Government Award, 2005
Broward County Women's Hall of Fame, 2001