Speakers
| Speaker | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester High Rotary Interact Club | Apr 14, 2026 |
Current Projects
Rochester High Interact Club is going to share more about the projects that thay have been working on through out the year. |
| Coleman Yoakum | Apr 21, 2026 |
Micah 6 Community
After graduating in 2011, we wanted to live where good neighbors were needed most. Coleman first spent time in Detroit learning from local community organizations. In 2012, new opportunities led us to Pontiac, where we bought and moved into a home on Newberry Street. We spent our first year listening—asking neighbors what was working, what wasn’t, and what challenges they faced. We learned about limited access to healthy food, homelessness in vacant houses, and a lack of activities for kids outside of school. In response, we began growing community gardens, spending time with neighborhood kids, and keeping an open door for homeless neighbors to shower and cook. Our team has evolved over time, but through every change we’ve remained committed to loving our neighbors well—and we’re seeing that love help strengthen the community. |
| Craig Bryson, Senior Communications Director | Apr 28, 2026 |
Road Commission for Oakland County
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is the primary agency responsible for maintaining over 2,700 miles of county roads, including paving, pothole repair, and winter snow plowing. It manages approximately 1,500 traffic signals, operates the advanced FAST-TRAC smart traffic system, and handles road construction, safety improvements, and related permits. |
| Colleen McNamara, DIA Community Engagement Manager | Jun 02, 2026 |
The Art of Conservation,
DIA Community Engagement Manager Colleen McNamara will provide a brief overview of the DIA's work in the surrounding communities, as well as benefits available to all tri-county residents, followed by a presentation of “The Art of Conservation” by Barbara Heller, DIA Director & Conservator of Special Projects. Barbara Heller's talk will delve into the ongoing scientific and scholarly research that lies at the heart of the Detroit Institute of Arts Conservation and Curatorial activities. |
| Kevin Kidder | Jun 30, 2026 |
Leadership, service, and helping veterans rediscover purpose after military service.
Kevin is a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and the author of the upcoming book The Invisible Veteran: Rediscovering Purpose, Identity, and Connection After Service, which releases May 26, 2026. He is focused on leadership, service, and helping veterans rediscover purpose after military service. |