Jalen Rogers

www.linkedin.com/in/jalenmrogers

EDUCATION
University of Delaware, Newark, DE May 2024
Bachelor of Arts Triple Major:
Economics, College of Business and Economics
Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences
Public Policy, Biden School of Public Policy & Administration
4+1 Master of Public Administration Program
Cumulative GPA: 3.83, Major GPA: 3.83, Dean’s List: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2023

RELEVANT COURSE PROJECTS

· Used STATA to optimize the functionality of data while researching 2020 election results.
· Conducted a SWOT analysis on the Boy Scouts of America Del-Mar-Va Council and identified weaknesses that could be resolved.

EXPERIENCE
Institute for Public Administration, Newark, DE January 2023 – Present
Rare Disease Advisory Council Intern
 Engaged in data collection and analysis, synthesizing information to produce reports and presentations that contributed to
informed decision-making processes within the advisory council.
 Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to analyze legislative policies impacting rare disease patients, contributing to
the development of proposals and recommendations for improved healthcare access and support systems.
City Management Fellow
 Conducting organizational, administration, analytical, and management tasks for the Town Council in Bowers, Delaware under
direction of the Mayor.
 Rewriting ordinances, creating a filing system, taking minutes, and creating a functional space for the Mayor and Council
Members.
IPA Fellow
 Collecting information about policy centers in the State of Delaware as research for the Dean of Biden School.

Tre Sorelle Dolce, Wyoming, DE May 2018–Present

Shift Leader
· Managing employees, handling money, and overseeing cleaning procedures on a weekly basis to maintain a clean and safe
environment. Greeting and serving customers with a smile and product knowledge to increase customer satisfaction.
· Creating an employee workbook for new and existing members to further communication and consistency among members.
· Organizing important documents for easier event bookings and customer satisfaction with employee knowledge.

Landscaping, Dover/Magnolia, DE April 2016–Present

Self-Employed
· Mowing lawns, trimming bushes, and mulching, on a weekly basis to maintain eco-friendly environments.

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS & VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

Puerto Rico Disaster Relief & Environmental Justice September 2022–Present
Site Leader
 Holding three pre-departure meetings, logistics planning, communicating with Community Collaborators Initiative.
 Leading work sites, establishing safety on the ground in Puerto Rico, leading reflections.
 Volunteering for 10 days (Jan 17-Jan 27) in Puerto Rico doing humanitarian relief, trail maintenance, and other environmental
tasks.
College Republicans, Newark, DE September 2020–May 2023
President
· Holding bi-weekly meetings, collaborating with existing board, and communicating with other RSO presidents regarding
community action and service.
· Generated community between campus organization and greater Delaware Republican Party through campaign volunteering,
hosting speakers, and facilitating discussion.
Secretary
· Communicated with club members about upcoming events to maintain an informed organization. Collected member feedback
regarding meeting structure to maximize engagement and attendance of weekly meetings. Participated in weekly meetings to
discuss real-world problems to share knowledge and experience various points of view.

Blue Hen Leadership Program, Newark, DE August 2020–Present

QUEST – Peer Mentor
 Working as a mentor for seven freshmen, teaching them leadership skills and guiding them through their first college year.
Tier 3
 Working in a group to conduct a SWOT Analysis and project proposal for the Boy Scouts of America Del-Mar-Va Council.
Tier 2
 Working in a group to advocate for inclusivity and access for people with disabilities through the Peaces of Me foundation.
Tier 1
 Created a capstone project to reflect upon my learning experience and growth as an individual leader.
 Participated in ASCEND, a women’s leadership certification program building existing skills to succeed in competitive careers.
QUEST
· Participated in workshops and guest speaker events to network with incoming freshman and learn about leadership.

Delta Delta Delta – Epsilon Upsilon Chapter, Newark, DE May 2021–Present

Vice President of Operations
 Overseeing four director positions, ensuring functionality of sorority as a whole: finances, facility, and administration.
Director of Administration
 Overseeing attendance, creating/managing point system to gauge engagement, taking minutes, and serving as governing
documents liaison.
Member
· Attending events, ceremonies, and retreats to build upon the values of sisterhood and network among members.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

 Computer & Social Media: Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), STATA, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive