Find A Specialist

As a Regional Membership Officer, Angela is on the staff of RI. She lives in Arizona but is available to assist clubs and districts in both Zone 26 and 27 with membership questions. Angela was a Rotary Youth Exchange student to Denmark and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Colombia. She is a member and Past-President of the Rotary Club of Phoenix 100, so she has many years of practical club and district leadership experience. Angela has an MA degree in Non-Profit Leadership and Management. Angela can assist clubs and districts with starting new clubs, handling membership leads, and retaining members. She can help with finding and understanding various membership related reports on the RI website and database. In addition, Angela can help Rotarians navigate and use My Rotary, the non-public pages for Rotarians on the RI website.

Bev is a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Spokane Aurora Northwest in District 5080 in eastern Washington. She served as District Governor of D5080 in 2018-19; the Zone 26 and 27 GETS/GNTS faculty in 2019; Chair of the 2022 Zone Institute in Salt Lake City; and currently is Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for Zone 27. Believing that teamwork using great ideas and energy produces the best results, Bev can assist clubs and districts to develop successful plans to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation. She can also help Rotarians interpret and understand the various Rotary Foundation reports. With the experience and expertise earned during a 38 year professional career working with the non-profit YMCA, Bev can guide clubs and districts in designing programs to develop training, development, and facilitation skills for Rotarians. Bev would be happy to be part of your team.

Brian is a founder and member of the Rotary Club for Global Action, an E-club in District 5150, San Francisco Bay area. He has broad Rotary experience as a Youth Exchange Student in Brazil; member of the Rotary Club of Hollywood; co-founder of the Rotary Club of San Francisco Castro, the first LGBTQ+ cultured club; founding member of RI’s DEI Task Force; and vice-chair of RI’s Joint Advisory DEI Council. Brian can assist clubs and districts implement a Diversity Assessment to raise awareness of the importance of diversity, build support for diversification, and make adjustments to achieve diversity. He can also advise on RI’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code of Conduct as well as Rotary’s Framework for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Corey is the current Rotary Coordinator for Zone 27. As a member of the Zone 26/27 New Club Task Force, Corey helped create a New Club Training Video in 2020 and has assisted many Districts in starting new clubs and satellite clubs. Corey has created and presented a series of Membership Training sessions both online and in person and created a training for starting Satellite Clubs. Corey created the Expanding Our Reach video & podcast series highlighting the new clubs of Zones 26. Corey has served as a District Membership Chair, helping to start five new Rotary clubs in his District. Professionally, Corey has worked in Media and Marketing for over 20 years and is the owner of Pardiman Productions, a media production company in Olympia, Washington

Dana joined the Rotary Club of Newbury Park, D5240 in 2002. She served as District Governor of D5240 in 2021-22. She has traveled extensively internationally to work on humanitarian projects and polio NIDs. Because of her interest in international projects, Dana has worked with devotion with the Intercountry Committees (ICC) program. With approval of RI and the DGs of participating Districts, an estimated 400 ICC relationships throughout the Rotary world have been formed. They help to expand intercultural understanding, build friendships across borders, and cultivate partnerships to strengthen communities through international service. Dana's accomplishments include creating the first ICC involving a U. S. District with Romania. Out of that relationship grew Global Grants to treat infants with heart problems; train Romanian doctors in heart surgery; development a 10,000-book wing of a library; and revitalization of Rotary in Romania.

Daniel can support Rotary clubs with Rotaract, RYLA, and cybersecurity. For Rotaract, he offers guidance on club leadership, financial management, event planning, and inter-club communication, drawing from his experience as President, Vice President/Secretary, Treasurer, and District Rotaract Representative. In RYLA, Daniel can help coordinate programs, recruit participants, develop program strategies, secure speakers, manage logistics, and facilitate team training, based on his roles as RYLA Chair, Program Coordinator, and CGF Coordinator. Regarding cybersecurity, his background as an Information Security and Cyber Threat Investigator, as well as a Computer Forensics Investigator, allows him to provide valuable insights on protecting information assets and digital evidence. Daniel has expertise in forensic tools and digital evidence analysis. He can assist with information security policies, digital evidence collection and preservation, and technical analyses.

Don has been a Rotarian for 20+ years and served as District Governor for District 5500. He has worked with business and government leaders, professionals, and volunteers for decades as a global speaker and consultant in the areas of change leadership, conflict resolution, behavioral health, and team development. Don is known for his humor and engaging style, and has been interviewed by media in the US, Europe, and Asia. Don has guided clubs and districts in developing measurable, impactful action plans. He has helped clubs and governor lines create high-performance teams, led district communication and crisis response teams, and mental health action groups. Don has served as a facilitator at SWPETS and presenter at district conferences. He has helped leaders in service organizations and NPOs to strengthen their facilitation and presentation skills.

Elizabeth will proudly serve as the Zone 26 Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator July 2025 – June 2028. She previously led the AG Resources and Network Group and served as the Zone 26 Empowering Girls Ambassador, helping elevate club impact and leadership across the zone. A Past District Governor of District 5495 (2020–2021), Elizabeth has held numerous roles including Club President, District Chief of Staff, District Rotary Foundation Chair, Leadership Development and Education Chair, and a member of the Youth Exchange Committee. A devoted "host mom" to many exchange students, her own son also participated in RYE, traveling to Italy and RYLA. Elizabeth helped launch District 5495’s first statewide Rotaract District Council and led two Interact teams to Kenya with Crutches 4 Africa. She is passionate about The Rotary Foundation and enjoys helping clubs design and implement high-impact projects. She’s always excited to support you and your Rotary journey!

Jane helps clubs grow and retain membership through inclusive campaigns, implementable strategies, and mentoring programs, such as the Club Support Squad. In Public Image, Jane guides clubs in storytelling, social media, and Rotary branding—producing impactful videos, such as "The Power of Rotary," and leveraging media communications. For Club Visioning, Jane facilitates strategic planning using tools and processes with the Club and fosters collaborative service events. As a program developer, Jane designs scalable initiatives such as R-Speaks and hybrid meetings that embrace innovation without overwhelming members. With a background in systems integration and emerging tech, Jane supports clubs in launching high-impact, tech-enabled service projects that reflect Rotary’s evolving mission in their cause and their community. Jane helps Clubs at different levels to see what's possible, to start small and grow fast, or take them to the next level.

Jim Halderman has taught Anger Management and Communication Skills for 26 years in a variety of settings, including prisons and court ordered. Jim is a cognitive behavioral change expert, as certified by the National Curriculum Training Association. Significantly, at the request of succeeding District Governors in D5450, Jim has served for twelve years as the District Ombudsman. As such, Jim facilitates communication among parties engaged in a dispute or who have competing interests in a Rotary project or relationship. A major tool has been to council club presidents on how to deal with challenging members, conflicts with foundation boards, or to lend an ear to leadership uncertainties.

Jo has been a member of the Rotary Club of Oregon City since 1994. She served as President of the club in 2000-01. She is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. She served on her club’s major fundraising team, chairing the Texas Hold’em Fundraiser for several years. She also served on the International Services team. She has traveled as part of a Friendship Study Exchange to South Africa, with D5100. Born in Tennessee, she grew up in Chicago, has lived in Northern California, Washington, DC, Evanston, Illinois and now in the Portland, Oregon area. Jo obtained her BS in Business and Marketing from California State University. She has worked in both industries and started her own business in 1991. Jo is married to John and they live in the east county area of Oregon City, OR. She has two sons and five grandchildren. She is working on her bucket list, which includes visiting all continents of the world.

Kerrie Luginbill is Chief Growth Officer and Partner at OTM, a Marketing and Sales Consulting firm that helps businesses establish the strategies, processes, and plans they need to build a scalable growth engine. Her expertise is in marketing strategy and execution, customer experience, storytelling, advertising, and public relations.

Kumaraswarmy has been a Rotarian for over 20 years, serving as Club President and International Service Chair of the West Sacramento Rotary Club. He is a Cadre member for WASH and actively volunteer with WASH-RAG as an Ambassador and Operations Team Lead for Professional Services. With more than 25 years of experience in Hydraulics, Hydrology, and Water Resources Engineering, Kumaraswarmy has served globally as a researcher, educator, and engineer. His projects include designing, constructing, and restoring water treatment and irrigation systems, as well as collecting data to support the creation of wetlands. Further, he has served as the Primary Contact for international projects in Asia and Central America is multilingual and internationally educated.

With a long career in community and human resource development programs, Kathy has experience in many aspects of organizational leadership. Her most recent foray into inspiring others has been as the Zone 26&27 Action Plan Champion where she has built and coached a team of 30 District Action Plan Champions, all focused on promoting the RI Action Plan to help local Rotary Clubs succeed. A planner by nature, Kathy sees the Action Plan as a template for clubs to visualize what they can be, then create action steps within the four pillars of the plan to achieve that vision. Most recently she has been using this approach to assist districts and clubs to set their 3-year rolling goals in partnership with several Rotary leaders. Kathy is ready to help you too!

Larry joined a satellite club in Phoenix in 2011 and took the lead in converting it to the Rotary Club of Camelback Crossroads in August, 2024. Larry served as District Governor in D5495, northern Arizona, in 2022-23. After retiring from a career in law enforcement and commercial real estate, Larry was certified as an IEP Positive Peace Activator. Rotary International partnered with the Institute for Economics & Peace to provide extensive training for selected Rotarians at RI headquarters in Evanston. As a Positive Peace Activator, Larry explains the difference between negative peace (absence of war and armed conflict) and positive peace (attitudes, institutions, and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies. ) In addition, Larry discusses the eight Pillars of Positive Peace (for example, equitable distribution of resources, free flow of information, low corruption, good government, etc. )As a Peace Activator, Larry can help clubs promote positive peace through workshops, virtual or in-person training, or presentations at club meetings, in addition to discussing public promotion and advocacy of peace, (for example, establishing Peace Poles in communities or conducting peace symposia,) Larry also helps Rotarians develop a personal, individual positive peace ethic to use in everyday life.

Leo Lawrenson has been in Rotary for over 25 years. He has held every club officer position, President in three different clubs, one an E-Club, and several District Officer positions in two districts including Interact Chair, Youth Services Director, Tech Team Chair, Conference Chair, and will be District Governor for 2027-28. Leo holds a BS and MS degrees in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence, and has worked for 46 years in computer and related fields. Leo provides expert technical assistance for MyRotary, DACdb and ClubRunner. A retired USAF Colonel, Leo has taught many leadership and planning courses at Air University and in Rotary. A trained and experienced Facilitator with the Center for Community Mediation and Facilitation, he can also help facilitate difficult situations in organizations. With several years experience doing both legal and financial work on Wall Street, he also can advise on budgeting and other financial matters.

Luna has been a member of the Rotary family for over 10 years, beginning her Rotary journey as an Interactor in Oregon. She has been a Rotaract Club President of the Rotaract club at OSU and later Portland Rotaract, helping grow and bring organization to both clubs, and served as the District 5110 Rotaract Representative. In 2019, Luna joined the Big West Rotaract board of Directors which provides resources, support, and events for Rotaractors in Western North America. She chaired BWR’s Institute twice and helped pivot the event to a virtual setting in 2020. Luna is passionate about Rotaract and providing support to Rotaract clubs in an empathetic but effective way, and helping provide connection between all types of Rotary membership. Professionally, Luna works in social media for a remote software company and has a degree in marketing.

Marilyn, in her role within District 5330 as District Trainer and a key member of the DEI Task force, developed considerable expertise in identifying club members objections to expanding membership through inclusion of all peoples. She developed workshops designed to open discussions, establish common ground, identify differences and resolve conflicts. Marilyn has also made numerous club presentations on DEI in order to further member education on the subject and help Rotarians identify unconscious biases. As Vocational Service Chair, she has organized monthly Zoom meetings for club vocational service chairs to share ideas and identify obstacles.

As a facilitator of learning, curriculum and staff developer, school district superintendent, and leadership academy coach/trainer, Eugene has witnessed the success that evolves through teamwork, personal commitment and tenacity of spirit. As a Rotarian, he has served as club president, District Foundation Team Trainer, Global Grant writer (eco toilet project, Guatemala) and participant in a wide variety of community and international projects. Eugene has also served with the Basic Education and Literacy Cadre as global grant advisor, technical advisor and technical coordinator. Through these adventures, he has had opportunities to visit and advise Rotary projects throughout the world as they implemented computer technology, reading literacy and effective teaching practices.

Founded Peacebuilder Clubs in D5100 in 2011 (adopted in 2018 by RAGFP), participated in growing PB Clubs program in D5100 to 37 clubs D5100 Peace Fellow Subcommittee Chair, Became a certified IEP Positive Peace Activator in August 2024. Spearheaded installation of over 50 Peace Poles in Newberg in 2017 -now grown to over 80. Have been making presentations to Rotary Clubs, Rotary conferences and training seminars throughout the West Coast regarding Rotary's history of Peace and sharing recommended Peace program and project participation to Rotarians. Serve on the BOD of Partnering For Peace, a joint rotary-US Peace Corps collaboration to enhance Rotary projects (primarily) overseas. Serve on the steering committee of "ENDING WAR 101", an online and in-person education tool to educate about the advantages of non-violent conflict resolution.

A Rotarian for over 30 years, Michael is a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor, CA. He served as Governor of D5130 in 2012-13. He has served as Education and Training Chair for Rotary Zones 26 and 27; Education Chair for Far West PETS; member and Chair of RI's Leadership and Development Committee; and Training Leader for the annual International Assembly, where the world's 530 DGEs receive training to serve as District Governor. Professionally, Michael has been an educator. He has a Ph. D. in Educational Leadership, focusing on creating effective work teams. He is an experienced discussion facilitator, training leader, and program development expert. Michael can assist clubs and districts in developing effective training programs as well as helping committees and teams work together more effectively.

Naomi posseses a great deal of experience within Rotary at the District level. She has seved as District Governor, District Finance Chair and District Learning Facilitator. Naomi has a good understanding on what the Districts need to be incluing operationally sound, thoroughly engaged and successful. As District Treasurer, District Secretary, District Awards Chair and serving on the District Grants, Stewardship and International Service committees,she also has been connected with clubs. Naomi has a solid base of knowledge helping Clubs wtih their operations. Finally, as a facilitator and trainer, she has served on the Zone faculty training future district leaders as well as on the Southwest PETS Education Team helping incoming club presidents be successful.

Randall has twenty years of experience as a computer professor. He has published two books on education and an article on improving the quality of education. Randall has helped local clubs with the ClubRunner website and organized event sales for charities. He has tutored at local colleges on topics such as networking, interviewing, and branding. Randall has also advised an Egyptian Rotary project on the Seven Habits for Successful Teachers. http://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-randall-dyck-45518924

Currently a member of the Rotary E-Club of World Peace in D5330, Rudy is past president of the Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead Mountain Sunrise and served as District Governor of D5330 in 2015-16. Rudy has great experience as a Rotary trainer. He has been an RLI facilitator, PETS facilitator, District Trainer, and leader of a VTT to Haiti in 2015. He has organized and convened several significant events to promote world peace, including the 2016 Rotary World Peace Conference in Ontario, California; Program Chair for the Presidential Peace Conference before the 2017 RI Convention in Atlanta; and convener of the 2020 Rotary Peace Conference, also in Ontario, California. Rudy and his Rotarian wife Karyn are Major Donors to the Rotary Foundation and members of the D5330 PolioPlus Society. Rudy is a recipient of the Service Above Self Award. He will serve as Chair of the D5330 District Rotary Foundation Committee in 2026-29.

Sandi is a member of the Rotary Club of St. George Sunrise, Utah, District 5420. She is past president of the Rotary Club of Bakersfield East, California, and served as District Governor of District 5240 in 2018-19. Sandi has been an RN for 53 years in adult medicine, including great experience in home health and hospice care as well as dialysis. A four-year member of the Cadre of Technical Advisors serving the area of Disease Prevention and Treatment, Sandi has advised on grants for hemo and peritoneal dialysis in acute and chronic settings in Asia and Africa. Sandi and her husband Richard are Major Donors, Level One, and members of the Paul Harris Society. She has served as Chair of the Operations Committee and GElS and GNlS administrtor at Zone 26, 27 Institutes.

A veteran Rotarian, Shirley is a member of the Rotary Club of Fresno, CA in District 5230. She served as District Governor in 2012-13 and currently is the Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for Zone 26. Shirley has broad experience and expertise in matters related to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. She can advise clubs and districts in planning and implementing District Grants and Global Grants; raising funds for Foundation programs; and supporting the Endowment Fund. As a strong supporter of PolioPlus and prodigious fundraiser for the eradication of polio, Shirley can guide clubs and districts on fundraising efforts, promoting the PolioPlus Society, and see the value and opportunity to participate in National Immunization Days (NIDs. )In addition, Shirley has extensive professional experience managing a training and support center for the IT department of a county government with 8,500 employees. She also has served on GETS and GNTS faculties, been a facilitator and keynote speaker at several PETS, and represented the RI President at several district conferences. With this background as a trainer and public speaker, Shirley can help clubs and districts design programs to train and educate their members to be inspired, engaged, and committed Rotarians.

A 30 year Rotarian, Steve has served both his D5190 and the Rotary Foundation in many capacities. He served as D5190's District Governor in 2010-11, and then Chair of the DRFC during the successful transition years of the 'Future Vision' pilot program. Steve served as the Zone 27 Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator 2017-20 and as the Endowment/Major Gifts Advisor in 2022-25. Steve currently serves as one of nine members of TRF's global 'Fund Development Committee' from 2025-28. Steve has led several successful fundraising efforts, most recently, in 2021-22 when D5190 raised $2.3 million in a six-month Bequest Society campaign. Based upon his record of very productive fundraising efforts in D5190 and Zone 27, Steve can offer both guidance and advice on planning and implementing successful campaigns to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation. Steve is available to lead a TRF 'break-out' session at a D-Assembly or D-Conference or to develop a district specific TRF training program.

Susan has provided grant training and development in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Australia, Thailand, Africa and in many Rotary districts in the U. S. Susan has served her club and district in many areas including, grants chair, vocational training team leader, exchange student host and parent, and member of a Polio Immunization team in India. Other Rotary involvement includes serving as Assistant Governor, Vice Governor, District Visioning Facilitator, Lone Star PETS trainer, and ARRFC for Zone 26. Susan was honored with the District 5730 Outstanding Rotarian of the Year 2011-2012 and Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award in 2020. Susan’s professional background includes the establishment and development of a multi-faceted, destination based, agricultural business and a specialized textile manufacturing plant. She completed post graduate work in accounting and learned to look at alternatives and compromise, and to think outside the box.

Suzanne Bragdon has been a Rotarian for nearly 25 years, serving as District Governor, Assistant Governor, Membership Ambassador, and Rotary Positive Peace Activator for North America and the Caribbean. Her focus is to help all Rotarians appreciate, experience and feel the full power of Rotary including what Rotary has to offer us as members. Suzanne has focused her activities in the creation of ideas and tools to engage members, expand the reach of Rotary, increase its impact and be adaptable at all levels of Rotary. She is passionate about education and training on Rotary’s peacebuilding activities and positive peace as well working on how to integrate peace and peacebuilding into a club’s culture. Additionally, Suzanne is adapt at using stories to market Rotary to non-members and engage current members.

Wade is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning in District 5240, in the Santa Barbara, California area. He served as District Governor in 2011-12 and Chair of the District Rotary Foundation Committee in 2015-19. Wade has served in several capacities on the Cadre of Technical Advisors for Rotary Foundation grants, including three years as Technical Coordinator for WASH (Water and Sanitation, Hygiene); three years as the Regional Organizer for North America; and five years on the TRF Long Term Planning (Future Vision) Committee for Cadres. He currently is in a three-year term as Advisor for the seven Cadre Regional Organizers. Using his Spanish language ability, Wade has advised or evaluated over 200 Rotary projects around the world. He can assist clubs and districts in all phases of successfully planning and implementing Global Grants. In addition, he can offer guidance on how to use the Cadre most effectively. Wade is also certifed for WASH, CED, PCP, BEL, and ES