Tonya Rogers, M.S., FDC, CFLE

Tonya Rogers, M.S., FDC, CFLE

  • Administrator III, Academic Programs
  • AHMRE Partner/Site Coordinator
(334) 752-0848
tbr0022@auburn.edu
570 Devall Drive, Suite 201
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Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative

Tonya Rogers, is the Partner/Site Coordinator for the Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative and has worked with the project since 2007. She earned her Master’s Degree from Troy University and her Family Development Credential from the University of Alabama. As a Certified Family Life Educator, Tonya coordinates efforts to provide free healthy relationship classes to adult couples in Lee county and the surrounding area, also facilitating classes and providing case management services. She also collaborates with AHMRE partners at family service centers across Alabama to help them provide successful programming in their own areas. Tonya loves in Tallassee with her husband, their two boys, and several 4-legged family members.

Education

  • Family Development CredentialUniversity of Alabama2004

  • M.S. Counseling and PsychologyTroy University2000

  • B.S. Criminal Justice and PsychologyTroy University1997

Professional Experience

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

AHMRE Partner / Site Coordinator

2024 – Present

AHMRE / AYRE Outreach Coordinator

2022 – 2024

  • Coordinate outreach and implementation for the Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education (AHMRE) and Alabama Youth Relationship Education (AYRE) initiatives.

  • Support evidence-based relationship education programming through recruitment, facilitation, and participant engagement.

  • Manage communications, scheduling, and coordination with facilitators and community partners.

  • Assist with data collection and reporting aligned with grant and research requirements.

 

Family Guidance Center of Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama

LIFT Program Director

2007 – 2022

Assistant Program Director / Family Advocate Supervisor / Aftercare Coordinator

2001 – 2007

  • Founded and directed the Life is Fun Together! (LIFT) program under the Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative.

  • Managed federally funded program budgets and compliance requirements.

  • Hired, trained, and supervised staff and student interns.

  • Facilitated relationship education workshops for youth and adults in community, educational, and correctional settings.

  • Collaborated with Auburn University researchers on data collection, reporting, and continuous funding efforts.

Engagement

Tallaweka Baptist Church

Youth & Family Ministry

  • Engaged in ongoing ministry supporting youth and families through leadership, music ministry, and coordinated marketing and outreach efforts.