Speakers List

Maple Grove Rotary Speaker Schedule, March 2026

Date: March 3rd

Presenter and title: Clara (Missie) Mothershed, Director of Community Engagement

Organization: Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)

Presentation Title or Topic: Building Wealth for Low-to-Moderate Income Entrepreneurs

Additional information: By building a diverse, multi-cultural community of entrepreneurs, NEON’s approach to business development seeks to bring Northside-grown wealth and vibrance to North Minneapolis.

Date: March 10th

Presenter and title: Heidi Nelson, City Administrator

Organization: City of Maple Grove

Presentation Title or Topic: Community Center Update and other New Developments

Additional information: Update on happenings in the city of Maple Grove

Date: March 17th

Presenter and title: Laura Knill, CFRE; Director of Development and Community Relations

Organization: Empowerment Plan

Presentation Title or Topic: More Than Just a Coat: How One Class Project Sparked Global Impact

Additional information: Founded in 2012, Empowerment Plan hires individuals experiencing homelessness in manufacturing the EMPWR Sleeping Bag Coat, an innovative, weather resistant garment that converts into a sleeping bag.

Date: March 24th

Presenter and title: Dr. Ikraan Abdulle DNP APRN FNP BC, Executive Director

Organization: Global Health Alliance (GHA)

Presentation Title or Topic: Building Sustainable Healthcare Systems Through Global Training: Beyond One Time Missions

Additional information: Global Health Alliance is a Minnesota based nonprofit focused on strengthening maternal and child health through skills-based training and education. 

Date: March 31st

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