Author, Autism Advocate, Entrepreneur, Business Change/Project Management Consultant & Public Speaker
Autistic: Leaping Over Walls While Living with Autism is now available on Amazon.
This groundbreaking book lifts the lid on the denial or non-acceptance of the existence of autism within ethnic minority communities.
This is not just a story of trials but breakthrough and hope. It is authentic, funny and gives an insight into a mother’s difficult journey of raising her autistic son nearly 25 and the challenge of not losing sight of the impact on his brother now 20.
It offers verifiable information and effective tools to all those dealing with autism.
I am Elsie Rogers
Author, Autism Advocate, Entrepreneur, Business Change/Project Management Consultant & Public Speaker
A highly accomplished Programme and Project Management professional with over 25 years of experience, specialising in establishing governance frameworks, managing risks, optimizing resources, and delivering business, regulatory, and IT transformation portfolios across financial services and UK public sector valued between £300k and £2 billion.
Notable achievements include:
- Health and Social Care: Spearheaded the launch of Avante Care & Support’s pioneering Lifestyle Academy, an initiative designed to empower and reposition the business in the marketplace.
- Ministry of Defence: Developed a building operating model integrating medical facilities with NHS health services.
- Homes England: Piloted consumer data projects supporting the £19 billion Help to Buy loan portfolio.
- Public Sector: Led service-level reporting strategies for the London Borough of Lambeth and contributed to NHS digital, population health, and COVID-19 Test and Trace supply chain projects.
“The book lifts the lid on the denial or non-acceptance of the existence of autism within ethnic minority communities”
As a proud mother of two sons, including Joshua, now a 26-year-old autistic adult diagnosed at age five, I am a passionate advocate for autism awareness. My bestselling book, Autistic: Leaping Over Walls While Living with Autism (2023), addresses the stigma of autism, particularly in ethnic minority communities, while offering practical strategies for families and caregivers. Building on this, I launched an Autism Awareness Course in October 2023, providing tools to debunk myths and promote understanding. Joshua’s success in art and music has inspired me to champion special needs education and community support. My advocacy extends to inclusivity in entrepreneurship, where my unisex hair care brand features individuals with autism, including Joshua, in commercials and campaigns.
While homeschooling both my children—Joshua, who is on the autistic spectrum, and my non-autistic son Christian during his A-Levels, I faced the challenges of navigating peri-menopause, which led to significant hair loss. Determined to find a solution, I embarked on two years of research into hair care and regrowth. This journey inspired me to launch my hair care brand, El’Rog, in March 2023. The first product, Opal, is a unisex hair growth serum formulated to support healthier, stronger hair. In May 2023, I expanded the range with Citrine Beard Oil, designed to promote beard growth and nourishment. Both products are proudly UK cosmetic-certified, reflecting a commitment to quality and safety.
Get to Know Me Better!
Beyond my professional and advocacy work, I enjoy travelling with my boys and family.
I enjoy watching movies, writing and spending time out with friends.
I mentor youths and I am involved in programmes from my home country Nigeria.
I serve as a board member for Ihechi Global Missions: igmissions.org (a non-profit focused on youth and widow empowerment targeted to Africa), and in the past volunteered with Age UK in Herne Bay, supporting elderly residents.
Through my diverse
experiences, I remain dedicated to driving positive change, fostering inclusivity, and empowering communities
globally.
Why Work With Elsie Rogers
Personalised guidance from an expert
Learning & Development (Project Management Training)
We provide the training necessary which can serve as a first step to a career in project management and ongoing career. We train Subject Matter Experts who have no project knowledge but need practical training and support.
This is achieved through virtual/e-learning and scenario discussions/workshops, which are instructor led
Delivery Management
To succeed, businesses need to navigate change and to – to grow they need to shape it. We bring expertise to help you implement change and drive value by drawing on the right skills base, applying an agile engagment approach to meet business delivery timeliness.
