SR-24 Cleanup at 7:00am.  Please bring a pair of gloves in case you need them.

Details:

• Meet at 7am in the parking lot of the Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School-19684 S 225^th Place (off of Signal Butte)
• We will make sure everyone is familiar with the safety aspects for the cleanup (Link for the video is below)
• Everyone will get a reflective vest, claw grabbers and ADOT trash bags
• We will carpool to the highway to cover mile markers 5-6 on the east side
• Please have water, sunscreen and a hat if needed
• We will finish by 8:30am

Our Club focuses on raising awareness of teen mental health wellness and connecting the community with resources. Bring family and friends to cheer you on and meet local vendors and mental health providers.

We invite all skill levels to participate in this family friendly event starting at Queen Creek’s Pecan Lake Entertainment.

Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Queen Creek’s events and efforts to improve youth mental resilience. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hope Mental Health Foundation, a local nonprofit that provides funding for mental health counseling when financial means are limited.

For more information, and to register, click here.

Speaker: Kim Peterson
The Trauma Informed & Transformational WHOLE YOU Life & Leadership Brand Coach, Image Consultant, Author, Speaker & Facilitator

Topic: Leading Change in an Uncertain World: Self-Leadership First™

In times of disruption and uncertainty, effective leadership begins within. In this practical and inspiring message, Leadership Brand & Trauma-Informed WHOLE YOU Life Coach Kim Peterson shares how grounding leadership in values, vision, and authentic presence helps leaders build resilience, strengthen relationships, and lead others with clarity and confidence. Because leading others well—and growing strong communities—starts with self-leadership.

SPEAKER BIO: Heal. Rise. Lead Change. Because strong leaders build strong communities. Kim Peterson is a Leadership Brand & Trauma-Informed WHOLE YOU Life Coach, speaker, and facilitator who equips leaders to build resilience, lead with authenticity, and grow from the inside out.

She founded Uniquely Savvy, Inc. 25 years ago while overcoming homelessness and a season of profound adversity, including domestic violence. Those experiences now inform her work as a compassionate and grounded guide—helping individuals move from burnout, fragmentation, and self-doubt into clarity, confidence, and purpose-driven leadership.

Kim has worked with leaders from organizations including Microsoft, T-Mobile, Amazon, Philips, and Boeing, and was named a 425 Magazine Women to Watch. Her approach integrates emotional intelligence, identity, values, and leadership presence—what she calls the WHOLE YOU—because sustainable leadership begins within.

Through her signature framework, Self-Leadership First™, Kim helps individuals and organizations develop embodied leadership grounded in vision, resilience, and integrity—especially in times of uncertainty and change. Her work is especially relevant for leaders and communities seeking to strengthen mental and emotional resilience in both adults and the rising generation.

Known for her authentic, vulnerable, and gracious storytelling, Kim shares practical tools with real-life insight as the backdrop—helping audiences not only lead others well, but also rediscover hope, ownership, and strength in their own story.

Outside of her work and volunteering, Kim enjoys endurance sports, pickleball, and exploring life with her husband, Kelly, and their rescue dog, Einstein—affectionately known as “The Ambassador of Healing & H.O.P.E.”

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Speaker: Dr. Anshu Chandra, Rotarian, Niskayuna Rotary
Topic:  Haiti Eye Clinic Director, Global Eye Project

Bio:

Anshu Chandra has 16 years of experience providing eye care in Haiti. She leads a permanent clinic in Fond-des-Blancs, supports mobile clinics, and helps train local eye care professionals, including the Haitian ophthalmology residency program in Port-au-Prince. She holds a Doctor of Optometry degree and completed her residency at SUNY College of Optometry. She has provided care in Nepal, Haiti, Peru, Lebanon, Tanzania, Honduras, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Indonesia, and India.

Thank you for the opportunity. I appreciate your coordination and look forward to speaking with your group.  I can be reached at 518-334-4068 if needed on the day of the presentation via whatsapp or imessages. 

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