Arizona Campus Safety Summit 2026

Chin Rodger is the mother of Elliot Rodger, the perpetrator of the Isla Vista tragedy in 2014, whose name is synonymous with the incel movement. She is a passionate advocate for violence prevention and threat assessment. Following the tragic actions of her son, she embarked on a journey to understand the warning signs that were missed and to help others prevent similar tragedies. Since sharing her story at the 2022 Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Threat Management Conference, she has become a sought-after speaker, invited by the FBI, DHS and law enforcement agencies across the country to speak on threat assessment, school safety, and violence prevention.

Drawing from deeply personal experience, Chin emphasizes the importance of early intervention and encourages families to learn about threat assessment and to recognize the subtle signs, behaviors and circumstances and seek help before they take that dangerous turn towards hate, revenge and violence. 

She has facilitated scholarships for ATAP law enforcement training since August 2022 and remains committed to supporting the law enforcement and mental health communities.

Chin is a board member of The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement where she works alongside Scarlett Lewis (mother of Jesse Lewis - Sandy Hook tragedy) to foster emotional wellness and kindness in schools and communities. She also dedicates herself to global humanitarian efforts, supporting initiatives like World Central Kitchen in Ukraine, Poland, North Carolina, and California.

She serves on the board of the Mom I See War Foundation, is an Advisory Board Member for Parents for Peace, and is an active volunteer with the veteran-led disaster response organization Team Rubicon. Through all her work, Chin strives to turn personal loss into purpose, helping to create safer, more compassionate communities.