Speakers

DIRECTOR-Julia Wallace 6109651650   email jwallace@eastpennsd.org

CONTACT 7045602289  email jeggers@leadershiftinsights.com {Refferal from JP)

 

Mandy Suro discovered Seven Generations Charter School while searching for the right educational environment for her own children. Instantly captivated by the school's mission, vision, and values, Mandy knew it was more than just a school—it was a community she wanted to be part of for the long term. With a passion for child-centered philosophies, she appreciates the school’s unique approach to experiential learning, where creativity thrives and the needs of each student are carefully met. This alignment with her educational values made Seven Generations the perfect fit.

Now, as the Community Relations and Development Director, Mandy brings her enthusiasm for storytelling and community building to her role. She spearheads the school's marketing, communications, PR, and development efforts, eager to share the inspiring story of Seven Generations with current families, prospective students, and key community partners. Mandy’s commitment to fostering growth and expanding the reach of the school is driven by a deep belief in its transformative impact on students and the broader community.

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Connect with Seven Generations Charter School:

• Visit the Seven Generations Charter School Website
• Like Seven Generations on Facebook
• Make a Donation

Linda Reed Friedman is the owner of Advanta Strategies, a designer, and a teacher. Over the course of her life she created a multi-million dollar design company, presided over several professional business organizations, mesmerized listeners at Toastmasters seminars, and became certified in Feng Shui design and practices. 

For this meeting, members are invited to set personal and professional goals for the new year. With Linda's knowledge of Rotary and background in vision boards and public speaking, she will guide us to align our goals with Rotary’s mission of "Service Above Self", ensuring that we make 2025 our best year yet.

Join us as we reflect on our personal growth, set clear objectives, and identify ways we can contribute more effectively to our community!

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Connect with Advanta Strategies:

• Advanta Strategies Website
• Follow Advanta Strategies on Facebook

Shanthi Project is a 501(c)(3) education nonprofit providing evidence-based mindfulness services to more than 4,000 children and adults annually across the Greater Lehigh Valley. Shanthi Project currently provides mindfulness and therapeutic yoga programs throughout Lehigh and Northampton County, Pennsylvania. . 

SUSAN MORELOCK
Shanthi Project - Manager of Community Programs and Engagement

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Susan is an educator, artist, and yogi. She joins Shanthi Project with more than a decade of teaching experience, curriculum planning, and creative leadership in higher education. A practicing artist, she holds an MFA from Columbia University, an MA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology. She also holds certifications from Mindful Schools in Mindfulness Foundations and Mindfulness in the Classroom, and she completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Yoga Loft of Bethlehem in 2022.

For this program, Susan will share evidence-based mindfulness strategies to reduce stress, improve productivity, and cultivate wellness. 

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Connect with Shanthi Project:

• Join the Shanthi Project Email List
• Shanthi Project Website
• Follow Shanthi Project on Facebook
• Connect with Shanthi Project on LinkedIn

Dr. Ziad Munson is a professor in the Sociology and Anthropology Department and the author of Abortion Politics (Polity 2018) and The Making of Pro-Life Activists (Chicago 2009). His current research project focuses on the changing political landscape of suburban America.

For this presentation, Ziad will share the key components that make social movements effective, such as leadership, grassroots mobilization, messaging, and the use of media. We can draw parallels between these components and strategies that our club can adopt to mobilize community support, engage members, and drive meaningful change.

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Connect with Ziad:

• Website
• Meet Dr. Ziad Munson (Video)

Christopher P. Borick is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion. He is a nationally recognized public opinion researcher who has conducted over 300 large-scale public opinion surveys during the past two decades. The results of these surveys have appeared in numerous periodicals including Time Magazine, The Wall St Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Washington Post. He has also provided analysis for the BBC, National Public Radio, PBS, MSNBC, CBS News, and NBC Nightly News and had his survey results aired on CNN, Fox News, and C-SPAN. During his career, he has conducted surveys for a variety of government agencies and organizations including the Center for Disease Control, the Brookings Institution, PBS, The Wisconsin Department of Commerce, the Oneida Indian Nation, the U.S. Department of Labor, and Habitat for Humanity. He is co-director of the National Surveys on Energy and the Environment (NSEE) and currently conducts surveys for the Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He has served as President of both the Wisconsin Political Science Association and the Pennsylvania Political Science Association.

Bob Hobaugh (Kutztown Rotary Club) will share his experiences with HANWASH (Haiti National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Initiative) -- a collaborative national initiative to provide safe, sustainable, and affordable water and sanitation to all the citizens of Haiti, along with the associated health, community and economic benefits. 

Rotarians in Haiti are at the heart of this story – serving as WASH ambassadors across the country, listening to and engaging their neighbors, local schools, businesses, elected leaders, and government officials to help create change. As the prospect of cleaner and healthier communities becomes imaginable, it inspires local leaders and responsible citizens to action. Unlocking and supporting this demand is the HANWASH secret to making investments sustainable. In a dozen countries around the world, Rotarians are showing their solidarity with Haiti. They volunteer their time with HANWASH, give generously, or make their voices heard as allies and advocates.

HANWASH provides professional/technical support to this civil society effort. They offer tools to align stakeholders, promote dialogue, and ensure transparent decisions and accountability. And they assemble diverse and capable partners who understand the importance of local leadership and building capacity. 

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Connect with HANWASH, Inc.

• Visit the HANWASH, Inc Website
• Follow HANWASH on Facebook
• Make a Donation

Becky Bradley is the Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission and has over 20 years of experience in city, regional, economic development, historic preservation and transportation planning, including significant implementation experience in community revitalization, infrastructure investment, roadway redesign and trail construction.

In 2019, she led the merger of the bi-county comprehensive plan with the long-range transportation plan to create a single planned, managed and investable strategy for the Lehigh Valley.

Becky will share highlights from the 2024 Annual Report and provide insights for future development plans for the Lehigh Valley.