Angela Rogensues

Founder & Principal Consultant

Angela Rogensues is the founder and principal of Common Road Advisors. She has an extensive background in non-profit management, most notably serving nearly eight years as the Program Director and Executive Director for Playworks Michigan. During her tenure at Playworks, Angela secured significant grants, including two multi-year, multi-region grants from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation totaling $5.6 million, one of which was the largest single grant secured by an executive director in Playworks’ history. She also obtained a $1 million capacity-building investment from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund and expanded the number of school partners by 262% in four years.

Angela's career spans various sectors, including community mental health, substance abuse, corrections education, workforce development, human trafficking, and affordable housing.

She is currently serving her second term on the Warren City Council, where she is the Council President. During her time on council, she sponsored the bill to create the City of Warren Veteran’s Affairs Commission, sponsored the bill for a responsible contracting ordinance, and voted to overturn the previous council’s decision to provide lifetime health insurance for politicians, calling it “political corruption at its worst. She also served four years as a trustee of the General Employee Retirements System, managing nearly $200 million in pension and health trust funds for the City of Warren retirees.

Additionally, she co-chairs the Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Caucus and serves on various boards. She is the past President of the Detroit Institute of Arts Founder's Junior Council and a current DNC member.

Angela’s accolades include recognition as Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Women in Education Leadership, Corp! Magazine Most Valuable Professional, the AFL-CIO’s Local Legislator of the Year, the Warren-Sterling Heights Democratic Club’s Art Miller Elected Official of the Year, and Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40. She is a graduate of Leadership Macomb and has participated in the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference Future Leaders Program.

Angela holds a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and a Master of Arts from DePaul University. In addition to her professional and political commitments, she lives in Warren with her partner Dustin, two dogs, and two cats. She is also a proud aunt to two nephews and a niece.

Danielle Ferguson

Executive Assistant & Data Director

Danielle J. Ferguson is a multifaceted professional with over two decades of experience in education, counseling, and fundraising. With a strong background in both academic support and data-driven fundraising strategies, Danielle’s career reflects her commitment to helping individuals and organizations thrive, whether in the classroom, counseling office, or nonprofit sector.

Danielle began her professional journey with a robust academic foundation, earning three degrees in a span of seven years: a Master of Arts in Counseling, a Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in Spanish Literature and Psychology.

In her early career, Danielle worked as an Elementary School Counselor, providing a broad range of support including crisis counseling, group therapy, and the development of a Positive Behavior Support Program, which was later adopted district-wide. She also worked as an ESL Teacher and Coordinator, where she reshaped the district’s ESL program to comply with federal regulations, created K-12 curriculum, and provided connection for immigrant families adjusting to new cultural environments.

Additionally, Danielle's leadership and passion for education were evident in her work as a homeschool educator and educational consultant, where she provided tutoring and guidance for students across K-12, fostering their academic growth in personalized environments.One of her favorite engagements is assisting students with college preparation and career selection. 

Danielle homeschooled all three of her daughters at various points during their elementary years through high school graduation. Each of them graduated with top SAT scores and earned their Bachelor's degrees ahead of schedule. 

In the nonprofit sector, Danielle transitioned her skills into fundraising and campaign strategy, leveraging her data-driven approach and understanding of donor engagement to support meaningful causes. With over two years of experience in political nonprofit fundraising, Danielle has helped organizations and individuals design high-impact campaigns by analyzing key fundraising data, optimizing outreach efforts, and tailoring messaging to maximize donor contributions. Her expertise in segmenting audiences and crafting strategies has been crucial in driving successful campaigns and strengthening donor relationships.