Patti Payne - Principal / Columnist / Business Consultant The Payne Group - Communicating/Connecting / Puget Sound Business Journal Patti Payne will discuss her take on what’s going on in news and opinion. About the Speaker Patti Payne is a […]

Lori Hairston - Executive Director Washington DECA Bellevue Breakfast Rotary is pleased to have DECA join us once again in person. Today, Lori Hairston, the Executive Director of Washington DECA, will introduce 3 DECA presentations from Bellevue high schools. DECA […]

Tracy Rubstello - Director of Development Bridge Receiving Center Tracy ‘s presentation will look at how the current foster care system is taking already traumatized children and further exacerbating their trauma by how they are being treated. She will then […]

Johnny Spangler - Affiliate Professor Antioch University The presentation will provide insights on the latest trends in adolescent mental health, including the prevalence of various mental health conditions and the normalization of talking about mental health struggles. It will also […]

Laurel Gordon - Organizational Ombuds Federal government AgencyLaurel will discuss and review a leadership coaching methodology that helps managers struggling with negative perceptions of being abrasive turn their behavior around. About the Speaker Laurel Gordon has worked as an organizational […]

Rita Harris / Marni Kurtz - Puppy Raiser / Executive Director Dogs for Better Lives / Athletes for Kids Today we will have a program with two organizations being represented. Rita Harris will discuss Dogs for Better Lives. Dogs for […]

Tim Cruikshank - Founder & CEO / Lt. Commander (Retired) Bonefrog Coffee Company / US NavyToday Tim will share with BBRC members the mission of Bonefrog Coffee, how it was created and the meaning behind the Bonefrog in the SEAL […]

Steve Waltar - Attorney / Owner Legacy Estate Planning LLC Ever wonder what would happen to you if your life started to feel like Job way back in biblical times? What would it take to fully undue your belief in […]

Dr. Michael Ornelas - Dentist Bellevue Modern Dentistry Dental offices, like the rest of the world, have evolved and changed over the years. This morning Dr. Michal Ornelas of Bellevue Modern Dentistry will share his process for a new patient […]

Alexis Ruhumuriza / Dean Wagner - Executive Director & Pastor / Board Member Congo Peace & Bellevue First Presbyterian Church / Congo Peace Alexis and Dean will discuss the following: 1. The DR Congo is a vast county full of […]

Louie Praseuth - Creative Director / Co-founder The Good Foot Arts CollectiveToday BBRC members will learn about the impacts of addressing violence prevention within teen culture, the Good Foot Arts Collective strategies, outcomes and updates from their efforts. About the […]

Julie Pettit - Adoption Program Manager Division of Child Welfare, State of Washington Julie Pettit will discuss changes in both the federal and Washington state child welfare systems over the past five years to include moving toward more guardianships. Her […]