The Rogan Room

Empowering Students. Equipping Employers. Connecting the Dots.

At The Rogan Room, we specialize in building intentional bridges between higher education and today’s workforce. We partner with universities and employers to prepare the next generation of leaders. Whether you're a college looking to enhance student career readiness, or a company seeking to attract and retain diverse early-career talent, we deliver workshops, keynotes, and strategic consulting that spark transformation.

Strategic Programming & Workshops

Hands-on workshops that equip students and teams with real-world career skills and recruitment insight.

Speaking & Thought Leadership

Engaging keynotes and panels that spark action around career development, DEI, and early talent success.

Consulting & Partnership Development

Strategic advising to align universities and employers in building inclusive, future-ready talent pipelines.

Business Clients & University Engagement

The Rogan Room understands that every client has different needs. Our goal is to cater the needs of our client in a strategic, unique way that combines out-of-the-box thinking with practical, data driven-solutions to maximize impact.

  • We design and deliver high-impact workshops that meet the unique needs of students, educators, and employers.


    From career readiness sessions to DEI-focused training and employer-facing recruitment strategy, our programming is practical, culturally responsive, and built for transformation.

    Whether you're running a career preparation series for a niche group of students or scaling your early talent pipeline, we bring structure, insight, and engagement to the table.

    ✔ For: Career centers, TRIO programs, HR/TA teams
    ✔ Formats: In-person, virtual, or hybrid
    ✔ Includes: Resume/LinkedIn labs, mock interviews, branding bootcamps, DEI trainings, recruitment & outreach training, etc.

  • We amplify conversations that matter—on stages, campuses, and inside organizations.


    As a dynamic speaker and facilitator, Derrick delivers motivational keynotes, interactive panels, and hosted conversations that blend lived experience with industry expertise. Whether it’s for a student leadership summit or an employer conference, we lead with authenticity and leave audiences energized and empowered.

    ✔ For: University events, corporate summits, community initiatives
    ✔ Topics: Career navigation, inclusive leadership, Gen Z in the workplace, reimagining recruitment

  • We help organizations build intentional bridges between higher education and the workforce.

    From designing early-career hiring strategies to developing long-term university partnerships, we advise institutions and companies on how to attract, support, and retain young talent. We build scalable, sustainable systems that reflect your mission and the market and incorporate succession planning so these results can be sustained over time.

    ✔ For: Talent acquisition leads, CEOs, student services directors
    ✔ Includes: Early career program design, university-employer alignment, onboarding revamps, Intership program creation & development, etc.

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How It Works

Step 1: Review our Services

Take a moment to explore the comprehensive list of services offered by our company. While this is a majority of options, we specialize in individual projects as well. Be sure to browse our downloadable content and free blog to learn more about our capabilities.

Step 2: Connect for Free Consultation

We offer a complimentary 45 minute consultation to discuss your needs, goals, and challenges. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand your current situation, my tailored solutions can help you achieve your objectives efficiently and effectively.

Step 3: Agree on a Terms & Services

Our pricing structure is a tier-system that includes one comprehensive price for varying services, workshops, deliverables, and retainer of support for an agreed period of time if desired. We will settle on budget, pricing, and needs of your business to make sure everything aligns properly.

Step 4: Let’s Get to Work!

Once everything is agreed upon, we will get started at your earliest convenience to bring those goals to life. We will have a consistent meeting schedule, develop project timelines, and be sure to collaborate with you every step of the way to help bring those goals to life!

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