Kelli Renee Rogers

Dr. Kelli Renee Rogers is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington. She specializes in addressing systemic disparities in public education, improving social work practices for marginalized communities, and strengthening policies impacting children and youth. Her work bridges academic research and practical policy solutions.

Education:

• PhD in Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington (2021)
• MSW, Texas A&M University-Commerce (2010)
• BSW, Texas Woman’s University (2007, Cum Laude)

Research Focus: Dr. Rogers’ interdisciplinary research emphasizes racial equity, trauma-informed interventions, and community-driven policy reforms. She has published in journals such as Journal of Education and Social Policy and School Social Work. Her nonprofit Beyond Visionary empowers marginalized communities through leadership development and advocacy.

Professional Engagement: She serves on the CSWE’s Council on Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Diversity, chairs the Community Administrative Practice Curriculum Committee, and advises NASW-TX’s Social Work Advocacy Day. Her teaching spans courses like Social Policy for Child and Youth and Generalist Macro Practice.