Events

Special Guest: Jon Lyons, Rotary Assistant District Governor

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.”

Join your fellow Rotarians and prospective Club Members for some social fun, food and drinks. Contact Alex to RSVP and for location.  Please bring your favorite appetizer.

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Speaker (virtual): Anshu Chandra, Rotarian - Niskayuna Rotary
Doctor of Optometry, Haiti Eye Care Director, Global Eye Project

Speaker 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.

Rotary Connections replaces Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI).  If you have never attended RLI, please register for Session 1.  If you have graduated from RLI, please register for Session 3.

Come learn with fellow Rotarians about "everything Rotary":

• Rotary Basics
• Leadership Styles
• Ethics & Vocation
• Community Service Ideas
• Rotary's Impact Worldwide
• Engaging Members

Please register here: https://www.crsadmin.com/eventportal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=003c1acb-76f6-483d-9eae-afd41057b8f6

Cost is $65.  Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Study Materials included. Some clubs cover this fee.  Please check with your club leaders to verify.

Join the Rotary Club of Queen Creek for our Annual Celebration Dinner as we reflect on our amazing year.  Cheer along as we review the impact we’ve made with our many service projects.  Help us honor the generous sponsors of our 2026 Queen Creek Run for Resilience, who helped us multiply our giving potential.  We will also be welcoming our new Board of Directors. Enjoy a casual evening with a buffet-style BBQ dinner and drinks. Club members, guests, and community supporters are all welcome—come raise a glass to service above self and the exciting year ahead!

Cost: $50 per person. Please pay via Zelle (pay.qcrotary@gmail.com) or send check to: 

Rotary Club of Queen Creek

PO Box 2182

Queen Creek, AZ 85142

For Credit Card payments, please reach out to Grace Daidone, Treasurer, for an invoice.

Thank you!

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Club Quarterly Recap

Be a pint-size hero!  Register here to donate blood.

• 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, gloves, sunscreen and a hat if needed
• We will finish by 8:30am

Club Quarterly Recap