Paul Gothold – San Diego County Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Paul Gothold was named San Diego County Superintendent of Schools in 2017, after four years leading Lynwood Unified School District where he championed systemic changes to improve student outcomes. Gothold has more than 25 years in K-12 education with a focus on building school systems with equity at the core. He has a proven…

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Dan Gensler – District Governor 2021-22

District Governor Dan Gensler will share his Rotary journey highlighting his personal experience with international projects including working with a “living angel” in South Africa, distributing 350,000 pairs of Toms Shoes and starting an artificial limb clinic in Ensenada Mexico.  Dan will also discuss the impact The Rotary Foundation is making to alleviate human suffering…

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Edward Abeyta

Education – UCSD Extension Edward Abeyta, Ph.D. is Associate Dean for Education and Community Outreach at UC San Diego Extension. He received a BA from the University of New Mexico, and M.Ed. from the University of San Diego, and his Ph.D. from Capella University. He is also a LEAD graduate. Ed is a founding trustee…

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Kathie Lembo, CEO – SBCS

SBCS began in 1971 as a tiny drop-center for drug-abusing teens. Under Kathie Lembo’s leadership as President and CEO since 1982, it has grown into one of the largest social service and community development agencies in the County, and touches the lives of 50,000 people every year. They offer 50 different programs that provide supportive…

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Courtney Pendleton

Credit Union – Community Relations Courtney Pendleton is the Public Relations and Community Manager for Mission Federal Credit Union. Courtney says it truly is a wonder that it has taken her so long to join the best Rotary Club in the world! Over the last few months, she has reflected on her “Rotary Ties” through…

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Nickolas Wohlman

Software – Sales Nickolas Wohlman is an Associate District Manager in Sales & Consulting for ADP. He was recently awarded the company’s Rookie of the Year Award. Nick grew up in North Dakota, where both of his parents were also Rotarians. He says he has fond memories of going to community service events with his…

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