Judy Rogers

Judy Rogers was the city manager for the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 1999–2008 and served as a member of the board of directors of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. She was the first female city manager of Vancouver. She was appointed the 20th Chancellor of the University of British Columbia in July 2024.

Early life and education Rogers is a native of Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. She is one of three children. Roger's father, Bill Graham, worked in a zinc and lead mine as did Roger's Scottish born grandfather. to provide a "fresh start" for Robertson's agenda. Rogers received $572,000 severance in the transition.

UBC Chancellor On 27 November 2024, Rogers was installed as the 20th Chancellor of the University of British Columbia at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts on UBC's Point Grey Campus in the presence of the BC Lieutenant Governor and other dignitaries.

Awards Rogers was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network for five straight years (2003–2007).

Personal life Rogers and her partner Grant Close, former Translink human-relations director, live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Rogers has two children, from a previous marriage, and two grandchildren; Jay and Graham Rogers.