Peter Wallensteen, Senior Professor of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University (since 2012), first holder of the Dag Hammarskjold Chair, Uppsala University (1985- 2012) and Richard G. Starmann, Sr. Research Professor of Peace Studies at the Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (since 2006). He was the first Head of the Department for Peace and…
Amy is a Hope College graduate with a degree in Exercise Science. She has been working in Corporate Wellness for over 25 years. She co-founded OnSite Wellness in 2006, and has helped the organization bring positive wellness solutions to well over 70 organizations over the last 10 years. Amy and her business partner Mary have…
Patrick J. Cwayna has nearly 40 years experience as an educator in Michigan. He spent over 20 years as principal of East Grand Rapids High School, which was recognized as an exemplary school by both the Michigan Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education. He helped earn the same distinctions as principal of…
The Community Engagement Committee would like to invite you to participate in the following volunteer opportunity: Disability Advocates – Oasis at Art Prize Fountain Street Church 12:00pm-6:00pm 6 Volunteers Rotarian Contact: Danielle Rowland - danielle.rowland.rfp4@statefarm.com - 616-456-0900
Carolyn Flietstra is the executive and strategic leader of home and community services for Holland Home, Michigan’s largest not-for-profit senior services provider. Her areas of oversight include community and inpatient hospice, certified home health, private duty home care, a therapy company, a palliative care institute, and other support services. Carolyn is the past co-chair of…
With over 20 years in marketing and business management, Jennifer brings a unique skill set to Komen Michigan. Her work experience ranges from creating marketing (lead generation) campaigns and automated processes for Fortune 1000 companies and non-profit organizations to consulting for small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialties include CRM systems, direct marketing, marketing automation, and…
The Community Engagement Committee would like to invite you to participate in the following volunteer opportunity: Disability Advocates – Ramp Build Address - TBD 9:00am-1:00pm 4-6 Volunteers Rotarian Contact: Dave Bulkowski – dave.b@dakc.us – 616-949-1100
Jim Saalfeld, 49, is an accomplished and well-rounded attorney, company executive and small business owner, who holds numerous leadership positions within the community, his profession and the Republican Party. Jim graduated from Northwestern Law School, and currently serves on the University’s Alumni Board for West Michigan. He is a long-time member of the Kent County…
Peter Kjome has been President and CEO of the Grand Rapids Symphony since returning to the orchestra in 2008. The Symphony is an innovative and dynamic organization recognized nationally for excellence, reaching nearly 200,000 attendees at the concerts and educational programs that the orchestra’s superb musicians perform each year. Peter previously worked for 3M Company…
Sean began his banking career in 1986 with American National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago after graduating from Michigan State University. After completing his credit training, he managed a large portfolio of loans to middle market companies located throughout the Midwest. In 1991 he joined National City’s predecessor bank, First of America. Welsh held…