General Session Speakers
PDG Scott Carr, MC
Beginning July 1, Scott Carr is the new Governor of Rotary International District 5340. Carr took the oath of office days earlier at the Governors Dinner held at the San Diego La Jolla Marriott on Monday, June 26, 2017. As District Governor, Carr is charged with…
RI President Elect Olayinka “Yinka” Hakeem Babalola
General Session 1: Friday LunchTime: Friday 2/20/2026 – 12 am – 10:00 amDGE: Benson Medina Bablola was elected to serve as the President-elect of Rotary International on 28 August 2025, and he will assume the role of RI President on 1 July 2026, serving through 30…
Erin Gruwell
General Session 2: Friday Dinner Time: Friday 2/20/2026 – 6 :30 pm – 8:00 pm <br/> DGE: D 5320 MONICA PETERS / D5340 JEB BAKKE Erin Gruwell has earned an award-winning reputation for her steadfast commitment to the future of education. Her impact as a…
PDG Elizabeth Mahoney (moderator)
General Session 3: Saturday Breakfast Time: Saturday 2/21/2026 – 6:45 AM – 8:15 am <br/> DGE: District 5390 KATHY SCHULTE / D5420 PETER CARDON This will be a Panel Discussion hosted by PDG Elizabeth Mahoney. More information to follow.
PRID and RI Foundation Trustee Vicki Puliz
General Session 4: Saturday Lunch Time: Saturday 2/21/2026 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmDGE: D5495 JOE SWEENEY – D5500 EMMA CARRILLO Vicki Puliz earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s in business administration from the University of Utah before…
RI Zones (26-27) Director Wyn Spiller
General Session 5: Saturday Dinner Time: Saturday 2/21/2026 – 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm DGE: D5300 DENNIS FRANKLIN – D5330 RICHARD LEMIRE Wyn Spiller is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley CA. Since joining in 1994, she has served in a variety of club,…
PDG Michael Angelo Caruso
General Session 6: Sunday Brunch Time: Sunday 2/22/2026 – 10:10 am – 12:00 pm DGE: D5240 MARGARIDA EIDSON – D5280 BRADY CONNE Michael Angelo Caruso teaches people how to be better speakers and presenters so they can help more people and amp up their careers….






