Rogers is a primary decision-maker for all administrative functions within UW-CTRI, including long-range planning related to finances, operations, personnel, and technology. Her responsibilities also include on and off-site project management, pre- and post-award grants and contract administration, and successful liaisons with all levels of campus administration.

Financial activities under Rogers' direction are budget development, budget administration, and serving as liaison to the University Foundation in the management of the UW-CTRI Fund. She has also been a member of UW-CTRI's Leadership Committee since 1992. Rogers received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and is in the MBA program at Edgewood College.