SINAI Urban Health Institute

Avonella Rogers, BA, MBA

Avonella Rogers joined the staff at the Urban Health Institute in August 2010 as a Research Assistant.  In this capacity she assists in the collection and assembly of data, training, and other endeavors related to diabetes education.  Avonella brings a passion for helping and educating individuals excel in their medical and financial health. 

Prior to joining SUHI, Avonella was a volunteer for three years at Rush Medical Hospital.  There she was responsible for managing tours of high school students interested in a career in medicine, managing patient charts, and assisting various departments with patient care and discharge.  She also educated and assisted families in obtaining and maintaining a superior financial health.  This zeal stems from her extensive banking acumen in both retail banking and auditing. In addition, she is an Illinois-licensed insurance agent.

Avonella is an active member of Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park, Illinois

Education

B.S. Finance, Alabama State University, 1999

MBA, University of Phoenix, 2007