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July 10, 2026: District 5500 Governor Emma Carrillo

Emma Carrillo is the 2026-2027 governor for Rotary District 5500. Emma is a native Arizonan. She holds a BA in education, MA in Reading, Language, and Culture from the University of Arizona and an administration certificate from Northern Arizona University.  She is a retired elementary school principal from the Sunnyside School District in Tucson, Arizona. [...]

June 5, 2026: Bridging Generations: Strengthening Communities through Mentorship

Lauren Delashaw serves as the Community Program Coordinator for the Foster Grandparent Program under Northern Arizona University's Center for Service and Volunteerism. In her role, Lauren oversees volunteer recruitment, training, and strategic site placements across Pima County. She specializes in building multi-sector community partnerships, including federal service initiatives, to help with local educational needs and [...]

May 8, 2026: The Power of Musical Theatre

Karen Wiese is a seasoned professional with 42 years’ experience in leadership, business management and consulting. She has served as president and chief executive officer of five hospitals. For the last 16 years, Karen has been the Executive Director/Producer of Arts Express Theatre. Karen has a bachelor's degree in Business Management and an MBA in [...]

April 3, 2026: History & Future of Teatro Carmen

Herb Stratford is the co-founder of Stratford Art Works, a 29-year-old Tucson non-profit organization that connects audiences with the arts via projects as diverse as historic performance venues, film festivals, and other events. Herb was the driving force behind the restoration of the Fox Theatre (1999-2008). He has worked in twenty-four states on other historic [...]

February 13, 2026: RTA Next

Andy Quigley is with the Regional Transportation Authority. Andy was a public employee for 41 years. He spent 17 years in Northern Virgina working for Fairfax and Arlington counties, where he ran the Fairfax sewer system and developed the largest waste-to-energy plant in the US (3,000 Tons per Day). He was the Executive Director for [...]

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