William M. Rodgers, III

William M. Rodgers, III is Professor of Public Policy and Chief Economist at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. He holds a BA from Dartmouth College, MA’s from UC Santa Barbara and Harvard University, and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Social Insurance, and serves on the Academy’s Board of Directors.

Prior to coming to Rutgers, in 2000, Rodgers served as chief economist atthe U.S. Department of Labor, appointed by Alexis Herman, U.S. Secretary of Labor. His policy work spans from working on Acting Governor Codey's pensions benefits review task force to serving as a member of Governor Corzine's commission on government efficiency and reform. Currently, he sits on the National Urban League’s Council of Economic Advisors, and he served on President Obama’s Department of Labor Transition Team.

Professor Rodgers serves United Way Worldwide in a variety of capacities, serving on Somerset County's Local Operating Board and on the Board of the United Way of Northern New Jersey. He is a member of United Way Worldwide's U.S. Board of Trustees.