Events

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 share how Bridge Receiving Center is a revolutionary approach to how children can be brought […]

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 provide an overview of neurodivergence, such as autism and ADHD, and discuss how to provide […]

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 ombuds with the federal government since 2016. As an ombuds, she provides conflict coaching, informal […]

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 Better Lives is involved with training puppies to become Assistance Dogs - for Hearing assistance, […]

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 Teams. They take the saying "Long Live the Brotherhood" seriously. It is a life-long commitment […]

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 your work, your friends, yourself, your belief in God. To lose all hope. Unfortunately, it […]

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 and the most impactful changes. He will start by describing a new patient visit to […]

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 amazing resources - yet the average person lives a life of abject poverty, intense uncertainty […]

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 Speaker Louie and May Praseuth are teen violence prevention advocates. Working directly with the student […]

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 presentation will be via Zoom since she is located in Vancouver Washington. About the Speaker […]

Jim Eschweiler - Chief Executive Officer Top Pot Doughnuts A brief history of Seattle’s iconic doughnut brand and the key inflection points in its story prior to 2020, followed by a discussion of the short and long-term impacts of the pandemic. How do changes in consumer habits and expectations--coupled with economic uncertainty--impact both strategy and […]

Rotating the Wheel - is Saturday June 24, 2023 See you at Newport ShoresYacht Club to celebrate the end of the reign of Tom and welcoming Ruben Saturday. About the Speaker Hope you can make it if you are a BBRC member!