Speaker

Dr. Nagi Naganathan, president of the Oregon Institute of Technology, will talk about how the state university with locations in Wilsonville and Klamath Falls is nurturing an innovative workforce for the post pandemic world. He began his tenure as the seventh president of the Oregon Institute of Technology in April 2017. He focuses internally and externally to extend the reach, recognition, and influence of the state's only polytechnic university.

Melissa Swenson, president of CEDR Digital Corps, will speak on the organization's efforts to connect disaster victims on the fly with individuals and organizations that can help them.

Three Rotarians — Nic Chapin of the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, Kelsey McCauley of Oregon Tech, and Jeanna Troha of the City of Wilsonville — will discuss their personal and […]

Amy Black of the Clackamas Workforce Partnership will talk about the current and future state of our national, regional and local workforce. Which industries are thriving, which are dying and how can we help everyone gain the skills needed to thrive?

Martin Montalvo, Wilsonville Public Works operations manager and Greg Leo, manager for North Marion Community Emergency Response Team and consultant to the city, will talk about 2 Weeks Ready and the new Wilsonville Ready program launched to promote community preparedness and resilience in the aftermath of an emergency.

Julianne Jackson is the founder of Black Joy Oregon, a grassroots advocacy group that promotes Black joy, female leadership development, and culture throughout Oregon. She will speak on the organization's activities and on being is a mom, survivor, and racial justice advocate who uses her voice to speak up for change.

Mike Tatlock of Grace Chapel will talk about the congregation's new building and its initiative to support community organizations outside of the church through the use of the space.

Anna Bledsoe of the Volunteers of America Oregon will speak on the topic of bystander intervention. VOA Oregon's bystander intervention workshop seeks to equip program participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to become helpful and effective bystanders.

Bob Gregory of the Longview Noon Rotary Club will give a presentation on the club's Freedom Flags project, which allows residents to have an American flag displayed at their curb on four holidays — Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day — for a $50 annual subscription fee.