SPEAKERS

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

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

  • Josh Beal

    Livestrong

    LIVESTRONG Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit founded in 1997 that empowers people affected by cancer by addressing everyday survivorship challenges, supporting their quality of life, and funding community programs.

    Presenting October 23rd

  • Kenny B. Simpson

    The Simpson Team

    Kenny B. Simpson is a San Diego–based mortgage advisor, real-estate investor, with over 17 years of experience helping clients fund more than $1 billion in loans.

    Presenting on October 30th

  • Jessica Leon

    Toys 4 Tots

    Toys for Tots is a U.S. Marine Corps–run charity that collects and distributes new toys each holiday season to children in need, bringing joy and hope to families across the country.

    Presenting November 6th

  • Bebe Cardio & Gift of Life

    Cristal Jiménez and Dr. Adrián Sánchez (Bebé Cardio)

    Dr. Abe Rothman (Gift of Life International)

    Bebé Cardio, a Mexican nonprofit dedicated to repairing children’s hearts, partners with Gift of Life International, which empowers medical teams and builds sustainable pediatric cardiac programs in developing countries—together giving children in Tijuana access to lifesaving heart surgery.

    Presenting November 13th

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.