State Representative Julie M. Rogers was re-elected to her third term representing the 41st House District, which includes portions of the city of Kalamazoo, city of Portage, and Kalamazoo and Comstock townships. She has been a practicing physical therapist for over 25 years. She also served on the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners for eight years and with part of that time as board chair. Last term, she was appointed to serve as chair of the House Committee on Health Policy. Rogers also co-chairs the Biosciences Legislative Caucus and is a co-chair of the Arts and Culture Legislative Caucus. Additionally, she has been appointed as an Assistant Democratic Caucus co-chair this term and is a member of the National Council of State Legislatures Health Policy Committee.
Rogers grew up in Kalamazoo County and is a proud graduate of public schools. She later attended Marquette University and earned a master’s degree in physical therapy. Her 25-year career as a physical therapist has led her to become a champion of public health, serving on the National Association of Counties Health Steering Committee for seven years. Rogers’ experience as a physical therapist inspired her to advocate for auto no-fault reform, after seeing the devastating effects that forced catastrophic car accident survivors to lose their long-term care. She has been recognized for her work with a nomination to the Class of 2019 Women in Government, a national nonpartisan leadership program for women elected officials of all levels of government. Rogers lives in Kalamazoo with her husband, Dr. Ed Orloff, DPT where they enjoy participating in community runs and triathlons. Her past service includes: Girls on the Run coach, West Michigan Cancer Center Board, Hospital Hospitality House Board, Ascension Borgess Diversity Council, Bronson Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Council, Junior League of Kalamazoo member, and team leader for Adopt-A-Highway cleanup program.