Speaker: Donna Murray-Brown - President & CEO, Inforum Speaker Topic: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders in Our Community Bio: Donna Murray-Brown is President and CEO of Inforum and a nationally respected leader in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. With more than 25 years of experience spanning banking, philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership, Donna is known…
Speaker: Cathy George - Vice President & Head Coach, Grand Rapids Rise Speaker Topic: The Evolution of Grand Rapids Rise Professional Volleyball Bio: Cathy George serves as Vice President and Head Coach of the Grand Rapids Rise (professional volleyball), bringing strong leadership, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to athlete development to the organization. In…
Speaker: Tony Gerheiser - Executive Director, American Red Cross - West Michigan Chapter Speaker Topic: American Red Cross - Making Communities More Resilient Speaker Bio: Tony Gerheiser is the Executive Director of the American Red Cross West Michigan Chapter, leading humanitarian services across 12 counties in the region. He assumed this role in September 2023,…
Each year, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids comes together for a meaningful and hands-on service project at theService Above Self (SASy) Luncheon. Dedicated to making a tangible difference in our community, Rotarians will support the impactful work with local organizations Samaritas & Emmanuel Hospice! Service Project Details: Samaritas - Decorating and writing notes to…
Speaker: Dave Logan - Content Strategist, Logan Media Consulting Speaker Topic: Launching Satellite Radio Bio: Specialist in new product start-ups and turnarounds of underachieving media properties. Able to quickly and clearly define team goals and produce forward motion on complex creative projects. Hands-on nurturing of creative talent through motivational leadership. As a Content Manager with…
Speaker: Jon Ippel - Executive Director, Amplify GR Speaker Topic: What is a Purpose Built Community Speaker Bio: A Grand Rapids native, Jon Ippel serves as the Executive Director of Amplify GR. Jon comes to the organization with 15 years of community development experience. Before joining Amplify GR, he worked in local government in the…
Speaker: Troy Thrash - President & CEO, Kalamazoo Air Zoo Speaker Topic: Kalamazoo Air Zoo Impact on our Region & Inspiring the Next Generation Through Aviation, Space, and STEM Bio: Troy Thrash is the President and CEO of the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, one of the nation’s premier aerospace and science museums. Since joining the Air…
Join us for an off-site luncheon at United Methodist Community House! Speaker: Carla Moore - CEO, United Methodist Community House Speaker Topic: Expansion of UMCH's Space and Resources in 2026 Bio: Carla Moore serves as CEO of United Methodist Community House in Grand Rapids. In this role, she leads one of the community’s longstanding neighborhood-based…