Speaker: Gloria Lara - Commission, Chair, Michigan Civil Rights Commission Speaker Topic: Michigan Civil Rights Commission Update and the Impact on Businesses Bio: Commission Chair Gloria Lara is the former Executive Director of Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, a Holland, MI-based non-profit organization, which works to build bridges between organizations and individuals throughout our communities and…
Speaker: Ken James - Chief Compliance & Title IX Officer, Muskegon Community College Speaker Topic: Emotional/Psychological Safety, Civility, and Communication Speaker Bio: James was director of management learning and development at Hackley Hospital for a year before becoming assistant vice president for affirmative action in 2008 at his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. He…
Speaker: LaSandra Gaddy – President & CEO, Grand Rapids Community Foundation Speaker Topic: Centering Community Voice Bio: As president and CEO, LaSandra guides the Community Foundation’s staff and Board of Trustees in their fundraising, grantmaking and community leadership efforts. A passionate servant leader, she is focused on expanding the scope and impact of the Community…
Join us for our annual Service Above Self Community Engagement Luncheon! Rotarians and guests will get creative and work on projects during the luncheon to support local non-profits Meals On Wheels & Emmanuel Hospice.
SPEAKER: Tynae Richardson – DEI & Engagement, Acrisure SPEAKER TOPIC: Inclusion and Belonging on Purpose BIO: Passionate and Experienced Human Resource Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the large corporate and non-profit industry. Strategic Partner with Executive Directors, Managers, & employees to build strong companies. Skilled in Organizational Development, Management, Employee Relations, Directing…
Join us for our annual fun-filled Holiday Luncheon Celebration on December 19th! The Rotary Band "Twice December" and other entertainment will promise to make this luncheon a blast!
Speaker: Grace Gavin - Co-Founder, Know Honesty Speaker Topic: Solving Every Team's # 1 Problem: Communication Bio: Grace is an open and honest expert, helping leaders simplify their communication and eliminate the divides that exist within organizations. As co-founder of Know Honesty, she guides people towards becoming masterful communicators day in and day out. Having…
Speaker: J.C Huizenga - Owner, Huizenga Group Bio: J.C.’s entrepreneurial penchant appears to run in the family. His grandfather emigrated from the Netherlands in 1893. By 1971, the family had created the world’s largest trash collection and disposal company, Waste Management, Inc. After studying economics at Hope college and earning his MBA at Michigan State…
Speaker: Tarah Carnahan - Executive Director & Co-Founder, Treetops Collective Speaker Topic: Treetops Collective and its mission to respond to refugees displaced by war, famine, or persecution Bio: Tarah received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Business from Lee University in 2008. Upon graduation, she settled in Asuncion, Paraguay where she started a small…
Speaker: Milinda Ysasi Speaker Topic: Grow Grand Rapids: Why Filling Financial Gapis is Vital Bio: Milinda Ysasi was born in Grand Rapids and grew up on the Southeast side of the city. She attended Catholic Central and Grand Valley State University. She has been married to her husband, Rafael Castanon for over ten years. They…