A nationally recognized leader in training & education, behavioral health, and suicide prevention, Dr. Rodgers has a deep understanding of the practical application of science and best practices. Dr Rodgers is the Senior Advisor for Strategy & Impact at PsychArmor, a San Diego based non-profit that transforms the way our nation engages with the military and Veteran community. She is also a Senior Analyst at A-G Associates, where she holds a leadership position within the firm and provides strategic direction in project development, strategy, and delivery, collaborating with corporate, non-profit, and government partners. Dr Rodgers spent nearly two decades as a faculty member at UCSD, where she was an active clinician, researcher, educator, and leader. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
An expert in the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dr. Rodgers played a significant role in the Department of Veterans Affair’s system-wide training initiatives for both Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. During her nearly 20 years in federal service at VA, she was also the Associate Director of the Education & Dissemination Unit at the VA Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health, a Consultant for the National Center for PTSD, and the Director of the VA San Diego Military Sexual Trauma Program.
Dr. Rodgers is passionate about public service, leadership, and mentoring and has trained and provided consultation to hundreds of behavioral health providers. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Clinical Readiness Project and Strength in Service, and is a member of the Gun Violence Reduction Community Partnership Council for the County of San Diego.
