Carole Rogers

Desert Healthcare District and Foundation

For the past 10 years, Carole Rogers, Director for Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, has been a tireless advocate for the underserved. She has championed affordable housing, provided essential healthcare services to the unhoused and migrant worker populations, and been instrumental in improving mental health resources through behavioral health initiatives.

Ms. Rogers' impact is evident in her leadership roles on the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Homeless Committee and the Lift to Rise Housing Collaborative Action Network, where she secured funding and support for affordable housing projects. She actively volunteers her time, mentoring nursing students, and contributing to community programs like the CSUSB Nursing Street Medicine Program.

Ms. Rogers' 50 years of nursing experience and her deep understanding of the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley have been invaluable in shaping the district's behavioral health services and programs. Ms. Rogers' passion, expertise, and dedication to the well-being of the Coachella Valley make her a true healthcare hero and an inspiration to all.