Aquiles Montas, bandleader of Conjunto Alegre, will be speaking on Caribbean Latin Music in Oregon. Since coming to Portland 45 years ago, Aquiles has been a leader in promoting Latin Caribbean culture in Oregon and Washington. He shares his knowledge of the music, dance, food, geography and history of the culture.
Steve Lack, Vice Chairman of Beers Rotarians Enjoy Worldwide (BREW) Fellowship, will be speaking on BREW Fellowship. Steve is a member of the Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill, California, and a past District Governor for District 5160.
Sierra Bishop will be speaking about her collegiate rowing career at Oregon State University. She will share her experience from walk-on to World Champion on the US U23 National Team in 2021.
Gale Castillo, President of Canopy, Inc., will be speaking on The Economic Importance of the Latino Community.
Lili Boicourt and Kelly Martin from Oregon Department of Transportation will be speaking on Oregon 2017 Auxiliary Lanes Project and what it means for the region.