Speaker

Sean's Bio Sean Gibbons received his PhD in biophysical sciences from the University of Chicago in 2015, dual-advised by Jack Gilbert and Maureen Coleman. His graduate work focused on using microbial communities as empirical models for testing ecological theory. Gibbons completed his postdoctoral training in Eric Alm’s laboratory in [...]

DDr. Kari's Bio Dr. Kari Schuh is the Director of WANIC Skill Center, with more than 25 years of experience in public education, Dr. Schuh is known for her unwavering commitment to student success and her passion for creating engaging, real-world learning opportunities that prepare students for postsecondary careers [...]

Jerimy's Bio Jerimy is a native of Las Vegas who moved his family to Washington ten years ago. He is married to his high school sweetheart Carolyn, and they have three wonderful daughters together. Jerimy is the managing partner of Kirschner Rychlick, PLLC, a law firm located in Bellevue [...]

Dr. Ayva's Bio Dr. Ayva Thomas is the Executive Director of Racial and Educational Justice for the Northshore School District. In Northshore, Dr. Thomas leads efforts to advance systems change, co-designs with students to pave the way for youth to have the agency to directly influence the work that [...]

Virginia's Bio Virginia McKenzie built her Rotary reputation on innovation. She joined Rotary 17 years ago. Originally a member of Seattle 4 Rotary, where she launched the Young Rotary Leaders Committee. Next, she launched Seattle City Rotaract, the first community based Rotaract Club in District 5030. Most recently she [...]

Mike's Bio Mike Pellicciotti (Pelleh-chee-otti) was elected Washington’s 24th State Treasurer in 2020. As Washington’s chief financial officer, Mike is dedicated to financial transparency, protecting Washington’s financial health, and leading policies that best serve our state’s working families and retirees. Mike has worked with the Legislature to strengthen budget [...]

Eric's Bio Eric Brechner is a husband and proud father of two sons, the younger of which has autism. He has worked on autism insurance benefits and serves on the University of Washington Autism Center advisory board. Professionally, Eric is a career coach for underrepresented midcareer software professionals and [...]

Jamila's Bio Jamila Conley is a dynamic executive with over 25 years of experience aligning people, operations, and execution with corporate strategy. She is currently the CEO & Founder of WeRise Wines which is a mission based business focused on driving access and awareness to diverse wineries and winemakers. [...]

Jasmine's Bio Jasmine Donovan is the President and CEO of Dick’s Drive-In Restaurants. As a granddaughter of one of the founders and namesake, Dick Spady, she has worked for the business off and on since she was 16 years old and started working full-time on the executive team in [...]

Mike's Bio Mike Flood joined the Seattle Seahawks in 1997. He helped spearhead the state-wide campaign that resulted in the passage of Referendum 48 to build the new football/soccer stadium and exhibition complex. A Seattle native, Mike received a B.A. in Industrial Education from Washington State University and a [...]