Dr. Richard Rogers Named Vice Chair of the Center for American Values at AFPI

Washington, D.C. – Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announced Dr. Richard Rogers as the Vice Chair of the Center for American Values. A seasoned educator, faith leader, and organizational strategist, Dr. Rogers brings decades of experience to this pivotal role, furthering AFPI’s mission to champion the core values that strengthen American communities and families.

Over the past year, Dr. Rogers has served AFPI as National Director of Faith Engagement and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Values. He led America First Works’ “Get Out the Faith Vote” initiative, engaging diverse faith communities across nine key states. Through his efforts, Dr. Rogers fostered significant civic engagement, including groundbreaking work with Arab American Christians, the Muslim community in Michigan, and the Coptic Christian community in New Jersey. His leadership resulted in record voter participation in these communities. Dr. Rogers has also contributed to foundational projects such as the Ten Pillars of the Biblical Foundations Project, highlighting the importance of faith and values in society.

“Dr. Rogers exemplifies the values and vision at the heart of the America First movement,” said Chad Wolf, Executive Director of AFPI. “His tireless efforts to engage faith communities, mobilize voters, and champion our shared principles have had a transformative impact on key elections and the cultural fabric of this Nation. We are honored to have him lead the Center for American Values into its next chapter alongside Paula White-Cain.”

Dr. Rogers has a distinguished background in faith leadership and education. He served as President of Free Chapel College for the past seven years and spent more than 20 years as a professor at Pepperdine University, where he trained thousands of educators in Southern California. As the author of Next Level Living and Next Level Parenting, which has been widely used in personal and spiritual development programs, Dr. Rogers has provided guidance, encouragement, and strategic planning across various sectors.

A native of Flowery Branch, Georgia, Dr. Rogers holds a doctorate in institutional management from Pepperdine University. He is the proud father of four daughters and was married to his late wife, Theresa, for more than 30 years, whose legacy continues to inspire his work.

With Dr. Rogers’ leadership, AFPI’s Center for American Values will continue to advocate for policies and initiatives that preserve America’s faith, freedom, and founding biblical principles.