AfroTech Conference 2026

Dr. Charles R. Rogers

Founder & Chief Advisor, Rogers Solutions Group; Founder & President, Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation, Rogers Solutions Group

Track HealthStack Speaker, Data & Clinical AI

Biography

Charles R. Rogers, PhD, MPH, MS, MCHES® is a behavioral scientist, executive advisor, and health equity strategist with 20+ years of experience connecting evidence, people, and strategy to drive measurable impact. As Founder & Chief Advisor of Rogers Solutions Group and Founder & President of the Colorectal Cancer Equity Foundation, he advances healthcare innovation, cancer prevention, and community engagement. His leadership helped reach 44,000+ people, facilitate 1,600+ colorectal cancer screenings, & grow community partnerships by 200%. His work bridges research, trust, & organizational change to turn promising ideas into lasting results.

Sessions

  1. Bad Data Is Costing Black Lives

    Wed, Nov 4, 11:50 AM – 12:50 PM CT

    Track Data & Clinical AI

    Health disparities are too often blamed on biology. The data tells a different story. Dr. Uché Blackstock and Dr. Charles R. Rogers examine the origins of data inequities, how they persist, and what it takes to dismantle them. From fragmented clinical records to public health reporting gaps, biased data delays diagnoses and misallocates resources. This session makes the case for health systems designed around transparency and equity.

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