Rev. Sandy Rodgers
CEO | Women after Grace
Atlanta, GA, UNITED STATES
Sandy Rodgers combines her spirituality with her corporate experience creating a unique blend of inspiring change by empowering people
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Biography
Sandy Rodgers is a Community Activist whose accomplishments include being a founder of a number of organizations devoted to helping those that are helping self in fields ranging from education to business ownership. The Student Committee For Improvement in Watts (SCFIW) was the initial institution Ms. Rodgers helped to establish in 1963. She is also active in Prison work, beginning in 1978 and a founding member of CCDA – Community Cultural Development Association. Ms Rodgers was the Founder of Nu Vision in South Central Los Angeles providing entrepreneurs with training, motivation and support to launch their businesses, conducting Town Hall meetings with local residents and Law Enforcement and holding Round Table discussions with youth and elders.
As a Speaker, she has enjoyed limitless opportunities to inspire diverse audiences – Featured Speaker for Women Appreciation in Colton California for four years; Inspirational/Motivational Speaker for National Association of Black Narcotic Agents, A Gathering of Sisters and A Gathering of Brothers, Los Angeles Southwest College, The African American Summit for Peace, Justice and Equality; Radio co-host; Guest Speaker at various churches nationally including Marietta Chapel A.M.E., A.L.I.V.E. Christian Center, New Testament, and Masjiid Hassan.
Believing education is a continuous process, her academic pursuits include four years as President of New Life Christian Center Parent-Teacher Fellowship; Ten years as Statewide Trainer with Pacific Bell Telephone Company conducting over 500 classes with an average attendance of 200-300 per class; Security Trainer with Atlanta Committee for Olympic Games in 1996, training and supervising Military and Law Enforcement personnel and the general public; Mentoring youth; Workshop Facilitator on various topics and five years as Continuing Spiritual Education Director at Hillside Chapel and Truth Center in Atlanta.
Her work has been documented in the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Sentinel, Black Gold Magazine, Compton Bulletin, LA Watts Times, Black Business Pages, Herald Examiner, Marietta Daily Journal and radio station KKDA in Fort Worth Texas.
Industry Expertise (3)
Education/Learning
Professional Training and Coaching
Women
Areas of Expertise (7)
Customer Service
Empowerment
Operating Procedures
Womens Issues
Self Esteem
Diversity Sensitivity
Life Skills
Accomplishments (16)
Ghana West Africa (personal)
Journeyed to Ghana in 2005. Most mornings was up and out meeting people around 5am. This was indeed special because it afforded me with lasting relationships with those I met. Several of the young men have attended school including Theology and I have helped wherever possible. It is exciting to still receive texts, emails and packages from Africa. I was honored to have been asked and accepted the position as Matron of the African Heritage Youth Club in Elimina.
Boy Scouts of America (personal)
Was elected to serve as Area Commissioner of a local troop in California. Had a blast!!!
Corporate Standards (professional)
Have authored original and revisions of Standard Operating Procedures for several companies I have been employed with. Beginning with Pacific Bell Telephone in 1974, where I learned the technical writing skills, to each job where I always critiqued the manuals available for the employees. The list includes Circuit City, Airborne Express, DHL, Hillside Chapel and Truth Center and ACOG - Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.
Youth Empowerment (professional)
Service include: Youth Motivation Task Force – Los Angeles 1992; UBITQUITDUS Modeling and Referral Service; Nu Vision Modeling and Entertainment offering inner city youth opportunities to learn and perform throughout the city; worked with the NAACP Youth Department; Motivational Speaker, Atlanta Regional Youth Detention Center; the Conference Facilitator of The World Is Yours Youth Rally in Ft. Worth Texas, currently serving more than 3000 youth annually.
Holistic Healer (professional)
2012 served as the WOCN Domestic Violence Conference Healing Energy Specialist. Conducted healing for the front line national workers of domestic violence survivors. What an honor to serve in this debut conference segment. Plenty of healing, sharing and releasing!
Volunteer - 2012 International AIDS Conference (professional)
This is both personal and professional. Professional from the standpoint I work in the field/community and was able to network with other professionals from around the globe. Yet truly personal in that I served the people in attendance, was able to make their visit to the US more enjoyable and meaningful. To assist people where a language barrier existed or to merely smile to ease the situation. Indeed an honor to serve.
Bill of Rights Speakers Award (professional)
Award in High School in 1967
Outstanding Young Women in America (professional)
Recognized for service to my community
Who's Who In The West (professional)
Professional honor for community service and educational work.
Bronze Halo Award (professional)
Fashion Design award for Original Fashion Creation, featured in Black Gold Magazine.
Simply The Best (professional)
Pacific Bell Telephone Company's highest award for exceptional service to the corporation. The award was presented for organizing a team-work approach to the company wide disruption of de-regulation.
Pacific Bell Pacestter Award (professional)
For distinguished service towards company wide improvements, creating training programs for major markets and achievements within my department
Proclamation - Los Angeles Mayor and City Council (professional)
To honor the successful completion of the 1993 Berlin USA Exchange, coordinating the talents of young people from Berlin Germany and Los Angeles California. Muralists, rappers, artist all joined together for a week long program to strengthen and educate them on peace. This was accomplished post Rodney King Riots and an International Peace Mural was erected in South Central Los Angeles in the same area where the riot erupted. The mural is a testament to the reality of Peace
International Peace Prize (professional)
To honor and recognize the work of those who have dedicated their lives to peaceful programs and activities within their communities, nation and world.
Who's Who In Black Atlanta, Spiritual Leaders (professional)
Publication that identifies the leaders in the Metro Atlanta area.
Certificate of Appreciation - XIX International AIDS Conference (personal)
Given to all volunteers who gave of their time and energy to serve the international delegation at America's first AIDS conference since the lift of the ban of person entering the US who are positive!
Education (3)
UC Irvine: n/a, Political Science and Journalism
L.A. Trade Technical College: AA, Fashion Design 1971
Compton Community College: AA, Business Administration 1974
Affiliations (10)
- The National Parent Education Center
- Common Ground Ministries
- Keep America Strong Inc
- Glasgow Armstead Behaviorial Group
- SpunKey Learning Concepts
- Southside Ministerial Association
- Sassy Sixties Inc
- Someone Cares
- SisterLove Inc
- NAPW - National Association of Professional Women
Links (3)
Testimonials (8)
Rev. James Suber, LCSW, Program Manager | Atlanta Interfaith AIDS Network
I am writing on behalf of everyone at Atlanta Interfaith AIDS Network to sincerely thank you for taking the time to come and speak yesterday. Your valuable time was greatly appreciated! Your session was so moving and engaging that you promoted some clients, who had before never felt comfortable enough to participate in the dialogue of our sessions, to open up and share. You made such an impact on all of us, but to those men in particular, yesterday was special. Having the opportunity to meet and discuss with you was an honor and a pleasure, and I hope we again get the treat of having you come see us again. Thanks again
Vivian Cheely, CEO | A Company of Women/4th Annual Women's Appreciation Celebration
Our 4th Annual Women's Appreciation Celebration was a wonderful success. You have always been supportive of our Annual Celebration and your ongoing support is appreciated. We want to thank you for planning to join us each year no matter what is on your schedule. Your presence at the celebration was very important to me, when we first called on you to speak even though you perhaps had not planned to do so, your comments helped to set the tone for the day. You simply pulled together in just a few sentences what the celebration was all about, thank you so much for your spontaneity. We had over 150 women in attendance, from all over the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County area. You provided a new and welcome dimension to the celebration.
James Bailey, Ret Army LPN, LMT, CEO | House of Refuge Ministries
Sandy Rodgers is a remarkable and Soulful being that has a way of spreading light to others where ever she goes. Sandy bears a wonderful demeanor of inner restoration of the Mind, Body and Soul. Sandy is swift to hear and slow to speak, similar to Jesus when he stooped down to write on the ground when asked challenging questions. He wasn't quick to speak or answer and when he did, his answer was full of truth and great wisdom. Sandy portrays this gift of wisdom coupled with understanding that God has a purpose for everyone's life. In conclusion Sandy is a walking breathe of fresh air...allowing fresh knowledge and understanding of an individual to be recognized personally.
Rev. Guy Pujol, D.Min, Executive Director | AIDS Allaince for Faith and Health
This letter is to endorse the efforts of Rev. Sandy Rodgers to enhance and expand her work with persons living with HIV/AIDS. "Rev. Sandy" as she is affectionately known to our program participants, is expanding her Living Honorably with HIV/AIDS ministry, a program which promotes an affirming message of life and love. AAFH is pleased to collaborate with Rev. Sandy. Rev. Sandy facilitates the Common Ground support group each Thursday, incorporating her Living Honorable with HIV/AIDS information and resources into the Common Ground structure. Rev. Sandy takes the time to meet with many of the participants on a one-on-one basis to offer her support and encouragement as they seek to improve their quality of life.
Katie Shaw, Secretary | Annointed Living In Victory And Empowered
The women at A.L.I.V.E. Christian Center and I want to thank you for coming by and particiapting in our ay of Praise and Pampering. It was indeed a great delight to have met you and appreciate the sharing of your powerful testimony and access to your wonderful books. What a tremendous blessing.
Jerry Stoddard, Security Manager, UGC Village | Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games - ACOG
Ms Rodgers worked with me during the 1996 Olympic Games in Athens, Georgia. She took charge of the over one hundred security volunteers, providing training, supervision and kept up with their work schedules. She did an outstanding job and her efforts contributed to the success of the games in Athens. Part of her work insecurity entailed working with law enforcement, military personnel, the general public and other ACOG employees. She was able to do this with great skill Ms Rodgers is well organized, stays focused and has a tremendous work ethic, always coming to work early and staying until all tasks are completed. She is a people person.
Darryl Hood, Anchor/Reporter Fox5 News | Fox 5 News
I had the opportunity to work with Sandy when Nu Vision was based in Los Angeles. I witnessed her build the company from and with nothing more than an idea. NuVision became a bright spot in a community that has had its share of tough times. It was a place young people and adults could go and spend time bettering themselves, including me. With Sandy's guidance I learned a sense of responsibility and how to serve as a leader. Nu Visions is where I learned how to really believe in myself. Sandy taught me as well as others that with hard work and determination, a person could accomplish anything they set out to. I'm doing exactly what I want to with my life; serving people as a TV news broadcaster.
John Malone, Ed.D, CBA Program Manager | National AIDS Education and Services for Minorities
I am pleased to write this letter in support for Sandy Rodgers Ministries Inc. The Reverend Sandy Rodgers is professional, motivated, ambitious, compassionate and focused on social reform for community advancement. I met Sandy through her participation with the 2009 African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS. She received rave reviews and provided the conference with a different, yet mush needed perspective regarding spiritual growth. I think it was different for the LGBT community to see that the church community can be culturally sensitive. Sandy's presence truly made a difference. I believe that Sandy's gift is working with at risk and under-served populations.
Event Appearances (9)
Release, Forgive, Love
Support Group AIDS Alliance fo Faith and Health
2006-04-13
THE ROSE GARDEN...remembering our beauty in tough times
Womens Appreciation Luncheon Los Angeles, California
2007-05-10
Authentic Self Life Skills
Women of Color Conference St. Paul Minnesota
2012-07-10
THE ROSE GARDEN...remembering our beauty in tough times
4th Annual Women's Appreciation Celebration Inland Empire California
2005-05-08
Living Honorably with HIV/AIDS
NAESM Leadership Conference Atlanta Georgia
2008-01-17
THE ROSE GARDEN...remembering our beauty in tough times
Praise and Pampering A.L.I.V.E Christian Center Marietta Georgia
Healing and Prosperity
Economic Development Program Auburn Avenue Research Library - Atlanta Georgia
2002-01-16
Self Esteem for Girls
The World Is Yours Youth Rally Ft. Worth Texas
2006-07-20
In Full Bloom
Sister 2 Sister Atlanta Georgia
2004-04-20
Sample Talks (5)
The Authentic Self Life Skills
Presented workshop to lead workers in the domestic violence field. The focus was on caring and honoring one's self in the midst of caring for others. Caregivers often neglect their needs, this discussion offered insights on self-care
REMEMBERING - FORGIVING - LOVING
Within the HIV/AIDS community exists major areas of unforgiveness, regrets, shame and guilt. This talk helps the group to identify the core issues. Name them honestly as best they can. Fully experience the emotions attached to the situation. Nest the persons are taken through a series of exercises to forgive first themselves, the other person(s) and the situation. The final leg of this training is the acceptance of love into their lives as a meaningful component to healthy living.
Being Still While Sitting in The Gap
Helps individuals experiencing losses of any kind to find a way to handle the emotions and survive the trauma of the situation. The discussion offers ways to dismantle the issue, bring some closure and understand that the opportunity/challenge can never define their personhood. Recognize and identify the inherent value and goodness of the individual.
When God Leads. . . just follow
Humans are often being guided to use their talents and gifts but do not. We have become conditioned and trained by systems that simply will not recognize our genius nor suggest that we have them. We explore the inner voice that is always speaking to us, even when we are not listening.
THE ROSE GARDEN...remembering our beauty in tough times
Women are the givers of life, the only gender capable and equipped to bring new life forward. Women must recognize their power in the soft and feminine attributes. Women will be the key to restoring peace and dignity to the world conflicts that men have created. The talk focuses on issues that hinder and prevent women from living their authenticity.
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