SPEAKERS

Our weekly sunrise meetings have hosted a vast amount of guest speakers from within and beyond the La Jolla community.

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

  • FOUR WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST DAY

    La Jolla Country Club

    The Four-Way Test Speech Contest invites high school students to deliver original speeches applying Rotary’s Four-Way Test—truth, fairness, goodwill, and benefit to all—to real-world ethical issues, while competing for scholarships and advancing to higher levels of competition.

    March 12, 2026

  • Adam J. Engler

    UCSD

    Adam J. Engler is a bioengineer at the University of California, San Diego whose research focuses on how the physical properties of cells and their surrounding environment influence stem cell behavior, tissue regeneration, and the development of advanced biomaterials for medical therapies.

    Presenting on March 19 2026

  • Chas Dye

    La Jolla Walking Tours

    Chas Dye is a local historian and longtime La Jolla resident who has extensively researched the community’s past and will share stories highlighting the remarkable women who helped shape the history and character of La Jolla.

    Presenting March 26 2026

  • Kim Mathis

    San Diego Parks Foundation

    Kim Mathis from the San Diego Parks Foundation will share how the foundation partners with communities across the city to support, enhance, and advocate for San Diego’s parks, ensuring these vital public spaces remain accessible, vibrant, and well cared for.

    Presenting April 9 2026

FEATURED PAST SPEAKERS

Sandy Schiller

February | 2025
Sandy presented her mother’s story as a Holocaust survivor.

Maryann Pintar

October | 2024
As the Chief of Staff for Congressman Scott Peters, Maryann brought a fantastic perspective and insight to managing a congressional office

Tatiana Piotroff

October | 2024
Provided a historical perspective of Russia and how this informs us on how we are at this point in time.

San Diego Zoo

February | 2023
The Wildlife Alliance Press is an education initiative provided insight on the side of the San Diego Zoo that publishes children’s’ books.

Jan Steiner

October | 2024
The former CEO and Owner of Thoro Packaging shared her entrepreneurial story.

Caryn Blanton

September | 2024
Caryn Blanton of Shoreline Community Services shared about the power of community relationships.

Christina Labowicz

March | 2025
Our very own club secretary shared how she escaped the cold Massachusetts winters and ended up in La Jolla.

Dr. Lilli Cheng

October | 2024
The Executive Director of the Chinese Study Institute spoke about the History of the Chinese People in San Diego

Max Lawerence

August | 2024
CEO of Provisions Media and LaJolla.ca shared how to best leverage to grow your business and organization media presence and membership

Shoshana Kumin

October | 2025
Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals and companionship to help seniors stay independent.

Luis Carranza

October | 2025
Luis Carranza is the 2025–2026 Rotary District 5340 Governor, dedicated to service and strengthening communities across San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Sherry Ahern

September | 2025
The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival and La Jolla Farmers Market have together donated nearly $10 million to support local public schools.