Speaker Date Topic
Patti Capouch, Executive director Feb 12, 2025
Impact- Behavioral Health Partners
Impact- Behavioral Health Partners

Patti Capouch, Executive Director, Impact Behavioral Health Partners.  With over 25 years in human services and 20 years in leadership, Patti specializes in innovative, relationship-focused solutions to address mental illness, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and poverty. 

Patti will provide an overview of Impact Behavioral Health Partners work in empowering individuals living with mental illness, by providing ndividualized support through housing, employment services, and clinical care. Patti will also share inspiring success stories and emphasize the critical role of permanent supportive housing in transforming lives.

 

Moha Bouacha Feb 19, 2025 7:30 AM
Global Grant Project- Women’s Cooperative in Timoulilt Morocco
Global Grant Project- Women’s Cooperative in Timoulilt Morocco

Moha Bouacha is currently Co-president of the Winnetka-Northfield Rotary. He will tell us about a proposed Women's Cooperative Global Grant project in Morocco. The project addresses economic challenges in the region by providing women with equipment, training and practical skills that can be leveraged to improve their socio-economic status, their role and status in society, and the quality of family life as a whole. The project will also include a friendship exchange opportunity.

Dr. Yashar Taheri-Karamati Feb 26, 2025 12:00 PM
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar

Dr. Yashar Taheri-Keramati is a humble person from British Columbia but his presence and actions to help those most in need around the world is powerful. Yashar will tell us about his life and Rotary World Help. His current path began with a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship that took him to South Africa for his Masters that involved gangs, police and corruption. Yashar has never looked back as he then pursued his life goal of providing surgery for those most in need. Currently he is in Cuba as Chief of Surgery in the most depressing conditions imaginable. 

Yashar spends much of his time trying to get supplies through a corrupt system and with Rotary World Help is making an impact with his improvised system of distribution. His next step in life is going to be the war zones where he can do the most good and few dare to go. 
Krista Gallagher Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Regina Dominican High School

Krista Gallagher, president of Regina Dominican High School, is a long time Chicagoland resident.  She received BA from Duke and an MBA from Kellogg. Prior to life in Wilmette, Krista worked at JPMorganChase, McKinsey and at an international investment bank in Berlin, Germany. Due to a family health situation, the family moved to Wilmette. For many years, she refocused her energy on kids, family and raising money for Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). She continued to provide consulting services for most of those years - primarily in mission-oriented, not for profit areas.

Krista assumed the role of President at Regina Dominican in the summer of 2024, where her background in strategy and marketing complement the school’s outstanding academic offering.

Lisa Torem and John Philip Shenale Mar 26, 2025 12:00 PM
Influential Female Artists/Entrepreneurs
Influential Female Artists/Entrepreneurs

In recognition of Female History Month, Lisa and John will discuss female entrepreneur/artists with whom John has worked (such as Janet Jackson, Tori Amos, Olivia Newton John, Bette Midler, The Bangles) and their influences.

Capt. William Shehan Apr 09, 2025 12:00 PM
No Salt Sailing

New member, Willam Shehan will tell us about No Salt Sailing: Sailing Adventure Therapy. They create a learning environment for wounded, disabled, andfor wounded, disabled, and transitioning Veterans and their families to learn to sail, explore the Great Lakes around Chicago, and develop maritime skills, all while promoting veteran well-being, both physical and mental. 

Ben Ivory and Beth Drucker Apr 16, 2025 7:30 AM
2025 Environmental Commitments and GoGreen Wilmette Partnership.
2025 Environmental Commitments and GoGreen Wilmette Partnership.

Tying in with 2025 Earth Day, Ben and Beth will present the following:

Updates on District and Rotary International Environmental initiatives including Operation Pollination  (Ben).   Partnership with Go Green Wilmette (Ben and Beth);  a.) Announce May Pollinator Activity organized with Go Green Wilmette (Ben);  b.) Provide Community Garden Project update (Beth); Review April 19th event with Wilmette Park District.  (Working with Lucy Mullen - Village Sustainability Manager.  (Ben)