Beverly Rogers

Beverly was employed at the American Hospital Association (AHA) as an Executive Director for 2 personal membership groups - The American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administrators and The American Society for Healthcare Education and Training, where leadership, strategic directions, orientation, and support to 2 boards of directors, 22 committees, and 120 affiliated chapters. After retiring due to a diagnosis of breast cancer, she volunteered for Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization as a hotline counselor, volunteer trainer, and support group facilitator. Within 3 years, she was hired as Director of Chapter Services, acting as liaison, trainer, and resource to 23 affiliate groups.

 Beverly's career in healthcare has proven invaluable when engaging on patient, caregiver, and beneficiary advisory councils. Communication is essential to support the elderly, women, caregivers, and patients who may struggle to advocate for themselves. Her experience as a parent raising a juvenile diabetic, an adult child managing health for elderly parents, and as a caregiver for her husband, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, makes her familiar and capable of helping others find their voice to navigate a complicated healthcare system.

 As a PCORI Ambassador and active member on several patient advocate advisory panels, Beverly is committed to being a voice for family caregivers and elderly patients in health and wellness projects and research studies.