Prescott, Arizona (Dec. 5, 2025) – Yavapai College’s Director of Radiology Tracy Rogers—herself a graduate of that program in 2016—was living in New Jersey and was informed by a family member in Arizona of the academic opportunities available in nursing and radiology at Yavapai College.
“Had she not insisted on helping me meet my goals, I would not have moved to Arizona and attended Yavapai College as a student, which ultimately led to my employment here,” Rogers said.
Starting classes as a student in 2013, Rogers found her time to be an overall positive experience. “Being a student at Yavapai College was the first time I truly felt supported and experienced the sense of belonging that Yavapai College strives to create,” Rogers said. “I continue to take classes here, not only because the instructors are consistently helpful and the education is cost-effective, but also because the subjects are ones, I’m genuinely interested in learning more about.”
Rogers started teaching at Yavapai College in 2022, after receiving an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences and an MBA with a focus in Healthcare Administration. She said that instructing and now directing the faculty and staff in teaching new radiologic technology professionals is vital to the community’s healthcare system.
“Every person’s diagnosis involves a series of diagnostic exams to ultimately guide their physician in activating a care plan for them,” Rogers said. “Often, these diagnostic exams include imaging of some sort. We ensure that our graduates deliver competent, compassionate care while upholding the highest standards of safety for our community.”
When asked about any hurdles she encountered in her career, Rogers said her biggest challenge was the transition from industry into higher education. “Learning the academic systems, accreditation processes, and institutional structures required a new level of adaptability and a shift in how I approached decision-making and long-term planning,” she said.
As far as employment opportunities are concerned, Rogers said that there are plenty of jobs available in the field of Radiologic Technology. Graduates can work in hospitals, outpatient centers, trauma facilities, mobile imaging, and doctor’s offices. She said that they can move into specialized areas like CT, MRI, mammography, interventional radiology, and sonography, or grow into education, leadership, quality, or administrative roles.
“For me, radiology nourishes both my purpose and my creativity,” Rogers said. “It allows me to care for patients in meaningful ways while also engaging in a hands-on, visually driven craft. Teaching and leading in this field further fulfills me because I get to support students, strengthen programs, and contribute to the profession I’m passionate about.”
Rogers said that Radiology is both an art and a science, and while it is technical, imaging is highly visual. It requires an eye for detail, positioning, contrast, and pattern recognition. She said that creating a good diagnostic image involves skill and creativity, much like an artist shaping a final piece.
“Tracy Rogers as the Director of Radiology, has an unwavering dedication to her students, her discipline, and the broader health care community,” Yavapai College Dean of Health Sciences and Public Services Jason Ebersole said. “She is constantly elevating the standards of radiologic science through innovative curriculum development, strong clinical partnerships, and a deep commitment to student success. Tracy not only promotes her discipline she advances it, ensuring that the next generation of imaging professionals is both technically excellent and ethically grounded.”
“My biggest success has been bringing Yavapai College Radiology out of the dark room and into its rightful place as a recognized, frontline role in healthcare,” Rogers said. “Over the past few years, awareness of the radiologic sciences—both on campus and across the community—has grown significantly. Our students, partners, and local healthcare organizations now clearly see the impact of our program, and that increased visibility is something I’m truly proud of.”
Yavapai College operates seven campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, four baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities. To learn more about Yavapai College, visit www.yc.edu.