ENGAGING SPEAKERS
April Pyramid Meeting
Thursday, April 2nd
Our April Rotary meeting will be all about getting to know the incredible people who make up our club and community. We’ve planned a fun, fast-paced speed-networking activity designed to help members and guests connect, share a few stories, and discover new common interests. It’s a great opportunity to strengthen friendships and welcome new faces—so be sure to join us for an engaging and energizing evening you won’t want to miss!
Pyramid Club 1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor
6 - 8 P.M.
PAST SPEAKERS
2026
January 8, 2026, 6 PM Pyramid Club
Our January speaker was Dennis Mahoney, the founder and principal of AOI Solutions LLC, a consulting firm focused on impacting organizations through partnership cultivation, coalition building, strategic planning, and performance coaching. Additionally, Dennis serves as a Distinguished Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, where he instructs graduate students on international development.
2025
December 4, 2025, 6 PM Pyramid Club
Our December speaker was Andrew Baird, who brought 35 years of experience in economic development to his presentation. He spoke about global youth unemployment, a topic that has shaped much of his career. He explained that 65 million youths between ages 16 and 24 are unemployed globally, and 262 million are considered NEETs: young people not in education, employment, or training. He works with Education for Employment (EFE), an organization whose mission is to create economic opportunities for young people in the region.
November 6, 2025, 6 PM Pyramid Club
Our November speaker was Dr. Hans Kersten, a pediatrician at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. During his talk, he discussed the hospital’s Reach Out and Read program, which has grown into one of the most successful in the nation, transforming every well-child visit into an opportunity to spark curiosity and confidence through books.
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