🎤 Rotary District 5450 — Speaker Database

Melissa talks about the original Veterans Community Project, which started on 12/24/2014 in Kansas City. The Longmont Community Project was the 1st nationwide effort to expand the mission. She continues the VCP journey by expanding to 7 cities, with Dallas becoming the latest VCP with 50 tiny 240-square-foot units of dignity.

Greg will help your members come up with a 2 minute speech that will help them tell their Rotary story. Greg is a member of the Parker RC

Seventh Day’s vision is to provide a space for Foster, Adoptive, Kinship Parents to take care of themselves and provide healing from secondary trauma and burnout via mental health services, respite opportunities and a self-care scholarship.

Professor Walsh has done research on and written books and papers on the Irish Miners who worked the mines in Leadville. He lead a program to build a beautiful and historic monument to the 1,300 Miners and family members who are buried in unmarked paupers graves in Leadville.

Marny is the District & Zone Polio Chair. The District has a Polio Speakers List where you can read about each person and what they will present on.

Lalmba.org Association spreads hope through Clinics, Children's Homes and Empowerment Centers in Kenya and Ethiopia. Their mission: engaging with rural communities in Africa by providing life-saving medical services, transformative education, and support for at-risk and vulnerable populations.

Helping Men find Freedom from Addiction. Their four pillars are Sobriety, Work, Accountability and Community. The program has had phenomenal success.

Slope to Hope is a nonprofit out of Breckenridge, Summit County. They collect clothing items left behind at hotels and resorts and distribute them to homeless shelters, churches, and community organizations.

A rhino preservation program at Mankwe Wild Reserve in South Africa. Discusses the trimming of rhino horns to discourage poachers. Both presenters volunteer with Mankwe funded through Endangered Rhino Conservation.

A look at the past, present, and fascinating future of personal mobility. Over 200 startups are working to get Vertical Takeoff & Landing Vehicles (VTOLs) off the ground. Covers jet packs, passenger drones, and flying cars.

Our Front Porch works with individuals and families after a home fire — unique in the US. Provides immediately needed items plus guidance on getting lives back on track: paperwork, IDs, medical, school guidance.

Henry shows photos from beautiful mountain locations around the world, explaining the equipment and skills needed to take skiing far beyond the boundary ropes of Colorado ski areas.

An insightful discussion on the most pressing global issues at the United Nations — from climate change and food security to peacekeeping and sustainable development goals.

An official presentation from alz.org. Helps prepare people and answer questions about the disease — what to look for, how to prepare, and how to deal with it once present.

Far Away Friends is a project in Uganda, supported in part by Rotarians, that has developed one of the best-performing schools in the region. A USA-based nonprofit working with local leaders to transform primary education for 40,000 students.

Hands of The Carpenter provides vehicle-related services for single mothers with dependent children, removing the obstacle that unreliable transportation creates.

Peppers Senior Dog Sanctuary (Littleton, CO) takes in dogs that are too old or too sick to be cared for by a family. Fully supported by donations.

Bridge House ends homelessness one person at a time through Ready to Work — Colorado's first work works model, providing paid employment, dorm-style housing, and wrap-around case management services.

Naquetta Ricks speaks on being a refugee from War-Torn Liberia in the early 80s and her path to becoming the First African Immigrant elected to the Colorado Legislature.

100% community-supported nonprofit based in Highlands Ranch. Collects food donations and raises funds for students struggling with food insecurity in Douglas County, Littleton, and Englewood School Districts.

Brings freedom, meaningful connections, and joy to isolated older adults and those with special needs through trishaw experiences.

Mission: inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Three pillars: entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness.

Together with her husband Bob Swenson (former Bronco football player), Libby and Freedom 58 raise awareness against Modern Day Slavery through Sex Trafficking, combining art with rescued trafficking victims.

Promotes world peace and cultural exchange. Denver/Colorado Junior High students spend 2 weeks in Southern Italy hosted by Italian families, supported by Denver Sister Cities.

Medicine Horse provides equine-facilitated psychotherapy free of charge or by donation. Licensed therapists work with therapy horses to support underserved youth, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, cancer patients, and abuse survivors.

Finding a compelling inspiration to declutter is simpler than it seems. Health benefits go far beyond physical serenity. Connie is an acclaimed author and speaker.

Chiropractor and Co-Owner of Prime Chiropractic. Discusses health benefits of simply continuing to move as we age — especially relevant for those with sedentary lifestyles.

Retired internist specializing in geriatrics, presenting alongside Richard Phillips, a 10-year caretaker for his wife with Alzheimer's. Together they volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association.

Scott and Darren went on a unity mission to Israel — meeting with families of hostages, spending time with IDF soldiers, supporting displaced families, and witnessing the impacts of October 7th firsthand.

Teaches leadership principles through an 8-day hands-on history lesson in Normandy, France. Offered to high school students. Passionate about ensuring WWII history is never forgotten.

vitalant.org — Blood donations and saving lives. Can speak to your club about the importance and ease of blood donation.

Braver Angels is America's largest citizens' organization uniting red and blue Americans to depolarize America. Brings conservatives and progressives together to find common ground. Tied to Rotary's 4-Way Test.

Host and producer of The Professor Buzzkill History Podcast. Examines the true origins of the famous quote and why it matters — with important implications for service and volunteer groups worldwide.

Colorado State Patrol officer who travels the state helping individuals protect their cars from theft. Covers interesting statistics and the rise in catalytic converter thefts.

A former Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar and Group Exchange student, Michael shares how Rotary opened doors — starting in South Africa, through Las Vegas Rotary club, and now Broomfield Rotary.

Director of Conservation at Colorado Open Lands. Covers land conservation easements, maintaining livelihoods, and water conservation — especially in the San Luis Valley.

Essential Strides travels to Latin America to provide orthosurgical foot and ankle care. Clubfoot is genetically more common in Latin America and often goes untreated in infancy, leaving children disabled into adulthood.

A 24-year Toastmaster with a reputation as a humorous, entertaining, and inspirational speaker. Helps people use speaking to effectively promote themselves and their businesses.

Sense of Security has provided more than $2.2 million toward housing, utilities, groceries, and other needs for breast cancer patients in treatment — assisting nearly 2,200 Coloradans in 56 counties statewide.

Overview of conflicting water rights and how infrastructure projects can lead to peaceful solutions. Also covers Rotarian initiatives to educate community members on the conflict.

ACCO provides inclusive education, pathways to employment, and statewide family support programs to create opportunities and sustainable change for families across Colorado.

Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health, State of Colorado. Addresses critical mental health problems in our communities — an urgent, relevant, and engaging message.

Rotary Club Past President and Paul Harris Fellow. Interesting talk on the history of the museum and current exhibits — part of the museum's community outreach program.

Author of 9 books, including the mystery/thriller Rainbow Rock, award-winning historical fiction And The Wind Whispered, and longtime bestseller Killer Blizzard.

Conifer resident and ultramarathon swimmer. Breast cancer survivor who in 2019 swam the English Channel FOUR TIMES in 54 hours. Most recently swam from N. Ireland to Scotland AND BACK.

Offers in-person off-site tours or can speak to your club at your meeting!