Speakers and More

Speaker Friday, September 13, 2024 Join us on September 13, 2024, at 7:15 AM to explore a vital topic: breaking intergenerational cycles of childhood trauma. The more prepared our parents are to help their children become resilient, the more likely our communities will also thrive. Learn more about The Family Center’s efforts to help parents create safe, stable, and nurturing environments for their children!…

Speaker Friday, September 6, 2024 Join us on April 12 at 7:15 AM to learn from Bryan Moyer Nashville is uniquely positioned to align its significant local resources around tech innovation to create sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the region with a specific focus on advanced technology. Learn how The Innovation Studio is leveraging this opportunity to make a significant difference in Nashville’s…

Speaker Friday, August 16, 2024 * Join us on August 16, 2024, at 7:15 AM at the Boy Scout Service Center in Green Hills for an exciting opportunity to learn about the upcoming Green Hill Park Festival. This event promises to be filled with fun activities, and you will discover how you can become involved with this wonderful local non-profit organization.The speaker for this…

Speaker Friday, August 9, 2024 Are you curious about the future of healthcare? Want to learn about the vision that is shaping the industry? Join us at our upcoming meeting on August 9, 2024, where we will have the privilege of hearing from Jim Easter. Jim Easter is an expert in healthcare planning, design, and construction. With a career spanning several decades, Jim has…

Speaker Friday, August 2, 2024 Join the Green Hills Rotary Club at 7:15 am on August 2, 2024, for an insightful look at cyber security issues that all businesses face by Tim Martin, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity. Martin will share valuable insights on “Simple Cybersecurity Practices That Make A Big Difference” . In an era where cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and…

Speaker Friday, July 26, 2024 Join the the Green Hills Rotary Club at 7:15 am, July 26, 2024 for an intriguing presentation by Greg Goodman, a pioneering figure in the real estate industry. Mr. Goodman will shed light on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business and everyday life. As Forbes reports, AI is projected to contribute nearly $16 trillion to the…

Speaker Friday, July 19, 2024 This book forces you to see American poverty in a whole new light.Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty, by America and EvictedAuthor NameTweet Three of the nation’s top scholars, Kathryn Edin, H. Luke Shaefer and Timothy J. Nelson — known for tackling key mysteries about poverty in America – turn their attention from the country’s poorest people to its poorest…

Speaker Friday, July 12, 2024 Are you curious about how businesses can make a positive impact on their communities? Join the Green Hills Rotary Club for breakfast on July 12, 2024, at 7:15 am, featuring guest speaker Deb Macfarlan Enright, Ed.D., CEO of the Macfarlan Group. Doctor Enright, a distinguished Paul Harris Fellow, will deliver an engaging presentation on corporate responsibility and its profound…

Speaker Friday, June 21, 2024 Discover the Path to Wellness: Healthy Parks, Healthy Person On June 21st at 7:15 am, the Green Hills Rotary Club anticipates the arrival of Stacey Levine, Director of Healthy Parks Healthy Person, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging Tennesseans to embrace a more active and healthy lifestyle through the great outdoors. In an era where sedentary lifestyles and…

Speaker Friday, June 14, 2024 On June 14th at 7:15 am, the Green Hills Rotary Club is thrilled to welcome Liz Veyhl, Founder and Executive Director, and Alex Fisher, Founding Board Member and yoga instructor, from Small World Yoga. This dynamic duo will provide an inside look into Nashville’s first and only nonprofit yoga studio and its mission to increase access to yoga across…

Speaker Friday, June 7, 2024 On June 7th at 7:15 am, the Green Hills Rotary Club welcomes Tiffanie Marksbury, APN from Vanderbilt Diabetes and Endocrinology, to discuss the Tennessee Camp for Diabetic Children (TCDC). This camp provides a unique experience for children living with Type 1 diabetes. With over 1.45 million Americans affected by Type 1 diabetes, and 64,000 new cases diagnosed each year,…

Speaker Friday, May 31, 2024 Join the Green Hills Rotary Club on Thursday, May 31st at 7:15am for Bobby Whitson’s insightful presentation. The purpose of this meeting is to network with fellow Rotarians and learn about an important period in Nashville’s past. The Battle of Nashville was a critical event that essentially ended the Civil War in the Western Theater. However, much of the…

Speaker Friday, May 17, 2024 The Green Hills Rotary Club is honored to welcome Jeff Gowdy, Adjunct Professor of Management at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, as the guest speaker at our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:15 AM. He is a globally recognized thought leader and practitioner in this field of sustainable business practices. During the meeting,…

Fundraiser Saturday, May 4, 2024 Circle Saturday, May 4, 2024 on your calendar because the Green Hills Rotary Club is bringing the thrill and excitement with its epic Auction Fundraiser! This can’t-miss event will be held at the luxurious Abbottsford Clubhouse, offering a fabulous evening of mingling over hors d’oeuvres and beverages before the real rush begins – an auction lineup absolutely overflowing with…

Speaker Friday, May 3, 2024 The Green Hills Rotary Club is pleased to have Casey W. Campbell, Principal of Cockrill Elementary School, as our guest speaker for the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:15 AM. During his presentation, Campbell will provide an overview of Cockrill Elementary, a school serving a historically working-class neighborhood that has been experiencing gentrification in recent years. He…

Speaker Friday, April 19, 2024 Empowering a Polio-Free Future The Green Hills Rotary Club is pleased to welcome Barb Izzo as the featured speaker at our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:15 AM. Izzo will be sharing her personal connection to the devastating impact of polio and her ongoing commitment to the global eradication of this disease. Izzo’s journey with polio began…

Speaker Friday, April 12, 2024 The Holistic Approach of “Our Father’s House” Rebuilding Families The Green Hills Rotary Club is pleased to invite all members to an insightful meeting on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:15 AM. In addition to valuable networking opportunities, attendees will have the privilege of hearing from a distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Thomas Gooch. Thomas Gooch is the Founder and Executive…

Speaker Friday, April 5, 2024 The Green Hills Rotary Club welcomes David A. Smith, Director of Engagement for the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, to speak at our weekly meeting on Wednesday, April 5th at 7:15am. Mr. Smith will provide an inside look at the state’s foray into legalized online sports betting since its launch in November 2020. Over $10 billion has already been wagered…

Speaker Friday, March 22, 2024 The Green Hills Rotary Club welcomes Eden Murrie, CEO of Operation Stand Down Tennessee, for our weekly meeting on Wednesday, March 22nd at 7:15am. An Air Force veteran herself, Ms. Murrie will discuss the vibrant veteran ecosystem here in Middle Tennessee. She will provide an overview of Operation Stand Down’s critical mission to engage, equip and empower local military…

Speaker Friday, March 15, 2024 The Green Hills Rotary Club is pleased to welcome Bre Clark, Program Coordinator for the Senior Renaissance Center (SRC), as our guest speaker on March 8th at 7:15am. Ms. Clark will provide an inside look at SRC’s mission of empowering older adults through community connection, continued learning opportunities, and engaging activities. A Nashville mainstay for 35 years, SRC is…

Speaker Friday, March 8, 2024 The Root Down. An ADHD-Inspired Presentation and Process to Know, Respect, and Connect Yourself. The Green Hills Rotary Club is excited to welcome David Delaney, communication expert and CEO of Futureforth, for our weekly meeting on March 8th at 7:15am. Mr. Delaney’s presentation is titled “The Root Down: An ADHD-Inspired Presentation and Process to Know, Respect, and Connect Yourself.”…

Speaker Friday, March 1, 2024 Does America have a literacy problem or a poverty problem? The Green Hills Rotary Club invites you to our weekly meeting on Friday, February 23rd at 7:15am featuring guest speaker Karen Woolridge. Ms. Woolridge is a veteran Nashville educator with over 38 years of experience in Metro schools, after-school programs, and teacher training. Her presentation will examine the alarming…

Speaker Friday, February 23, 2024 Rebuilding Nashville Together The Green Hills Rotary Club is pleased to welcome Andrea Prince, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Nashville, to speak at our weekly meeting on Friday, February 23rd at 7:15am. Ms. Prince will discuss the critical importance of maintaining safe, affordable housing options for Nashville’s most vulnerable residents. She will share details on Rebuilding Together Nashville’s efforts…

Speaker Friday, February 16, 2024 Dementia, Aging and Memory Loss Over Time Join the Green Hills Rotary Club for our weekly meeting on Friday, February 16th at 7:15am as we welcome Dr. Rob Quinn to speak on the important topic of dementia and memory loss. Many of us have an elderly family member or friend diagnosed with some form of dementia. Dr. Quinn will…