Annual President’s Roast!
The Pandemic President’s Roast It’s hard to believe that Chris Sichel’s reign over San Diego Rotary’s “ZOOMLAND” is about to end. We will honor all that he has done to help us do good in grand style. Join us for what will be a funny and fitting tribute to our President. You won’t want to…
Read MoreMatthew T. Hall – The State of Journalism Today
These days, more and more people distrust journalism, and fewer and fewer journalists practice it. Join the national president of the Society of Professional Journalists and the head of The San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion section, Matthew T. Hall, for a lively conversation on what’s wrong with journalism. He’ll discuss why you should care, how you…
Read MoreMartha Gilmer – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The Future is “Hear”! The San Diego Symphony is pleased to unveil a long-awaited dream of theirs and the city, a premiere state-of-the-art outdoor waterfront performance venue for all of San Diego to enjoy. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will have its grand opening weekend on August 6th featuring their fabulous orchestra and music…
Read MoreMark West
Information Technology – National Defense Mark West is the San Diego Waterfront Director for CACI International, a defense contractor specializing in information solutions and services in support of national security and littoral combat ships. Marks bio David Letterman style: 10. He and his wife, Megan, have been together for over 20 years 9. He is…
Read MoreStacey Murphy- Cryptocurrencies: From Curiosity to Viable Investment
Stacey Murphy is a self-employed, serial entrepreneur and new to Rotary this year. She is an advisor to several start-ups including Metabit Broker which helps companies and influencers onboard onto blockchain and the metaverse. For better or worse, cryptocurrencies have gone from curiosity to viable investment, making them almost impossible to ignore. There’s still lots…
Read MoreLiz Richards
Credit Score Management-Marketing & Media Liz Richards is the Creative Director for ScoreShuttle, a technology built to help consumers manage their creditworthiness. Before diving into her current role, Liz started her career as a news producer for two morning shows in Evansville, Indiana. She then moved to L.A. and worked as Director of Development for…
Read MoreThe 5G Revolution – How It Will Impact You
5G (5th Generation) wireless connectivity and IoT (Internet of Things) is set to revolutionize the way businesses as well as consumers leverage technology. This week’s program will cover an overview of 5G & IoT and summarize the benefits to consumers as well as businesses. Michael Gordon IV, owner of MGIV Telecom and Technology and Joe…
Read MorePaul Baribault, President & CEO-San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a unique organization in the conservation space- as they have two powerful front doors, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. But, many people don’t know everything that happens behind the scenes that makes them a premiere conservation organization. We are excited to host Paul Baribault,…
Read MoreLenny Leszczynski
Museum-Automotive Leonard “Lenny” Leszczynski is the CEO of the San Diego Automotive Museum. Lenny was born and raised in San Diego; he was born in Poway, grew up in La Jolla, spent his twenties in Point Loma and Pacific Beach, and started his family in East County. He has worked in the non-profit sector his…
Read MoreValerie Attisha
Consultant-Non-profit Development, Additional Active Valerie Attisha owns her own philanthropic consultant business. She is Chaldean and her first language is Aramaic, which is the language she still speaks to her parents with. Her family immigrated to the US in the 1970s and first settled in Detroit. Eventually, they moved and were one of the very…
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