She coordinates and teaches Social Research Methods II. Her research agenda includes, posttraumatic growth and socio-cultural factors in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic groups, Black women discourse on issues of leadership, mentoring and trauma- and stressor exposures. Dr. Rodgers also has a passion for student mentoring and strengthening communities locally and globally. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with over 21 years of expertise in domestic and global social work administration, academic, and practice settings. Dr. Rodgers is an internationally recognized social work scholar and educator who has the honor of receiving the prestigious designation of Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Specialist Program from the United States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Roeback, Shirell