Essie Mae Rogers

Born in Mobile, Alabama, Essie Mae Rogers was raised in the quaint town of Irvington, Alabama, in the close-knit community of Dixon's Corner. As the fifth child in a vibrant family of eight, she learned the value of connection, diversity, and resilience early on. Essie attended Dixon Elementary and Peter F. Alba High School, small but diverse southern schools that shaped her perspective on inclusion and collaboration. Essie later embarked on a career in the military, where she worked alongside...See more

Born in Mobile, Alabama, Essie Mae Rogers was raised in the quaint town of Irvington, Alabama, in the close-knit community of Dixon's Corner. As the fifth child in a vibrant family of eight, she learned the value of connection, diversity, and resilience early on. Essie attended Dixon Elementary and Peter F. Alba High School, small but diverse southern schools that shaped her perspective on inclusion and collaboration. Essie later embarked on a career in the military, where she worked alongside men and women from all corners of the nation. This experience deepened her understanding of teamwork and reinforced her belief in the importance of embracing individual purpose. Now a mother of three, Essie shares her empowering message with both children and adults: You have been perfectly placed. Her story inspires others to recognize the beauty in their unique journey and to thrive wherever life has led them. See less