Speakers
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Diane Stratton-Smith – Art Saves Lives: the Holistic Impact of Creativity
- October 29, 2025
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: April 2026, Speakers, Upcoming Speakers
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RPS Luncheon, April 8, 2026 -Join us to learn of the beneficial and restorative powers of art therapy and creativity.
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Edward Ashton – Writing Mickey 7 and the Movie Mickey 17
- October 29, 2025
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: May 2026, Speakers, Upcoming Speakers
RPS Luncheon, May 13, 2026 -Join author Edward Ashton and RPS to discover what it takes to turn a novel into a movie.
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Charlie Owens -The Shaw Festival’s Transformation: Leading a Movement for Real Human Connection
- January 20, 2026
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: June 2026, Speakers, Upcoming Speakers
RPS Luncheon, June 10, 2026 – Charlie Owens will join RPS to discuss the Shaw Festival’s Transformation: Leading a Movement for Real Human Connection
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Professor Charles Phelps – Stair Steps to the Stars
- March 20, 2026
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: September 2026, Speakers, Upcoming Speakers
RPS Luncheon, September 9, 2026 -Join us to hear Charles (Chuck) Phelps’ presentation “Stair Steps to the Stars.”
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Christine L. Ridarsky – Rochester Women Take Flight
- March 20, 2026
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: October 2026, Speakers, Upcoming Speakers
RPS Luncheon, October 14, 2026 -Join Christine Lidarsky to learn about the lives and careers of women in local aviation history.
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Beth Hershel – Senior VP / Chief Development Officer-Foodlink
- November 30, 2025
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: January 2026, Speakers
RPS Luncheon, January 14, 2026 -Join RPS to learn more about Rochester’s Foodlink and the organizations work to end hunger and build healthy communities.
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Alexis Vogt, PhD – Optics: The Invisible Engine Powering Our Future
- October 29, 2025
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: February 2026, Speakers
RPS Luncheon, February 11, 2026 -Join Alexis Vogt to explore the incredible field of optics and photonics, its pivotal role in industries ranging from healthcare to aerospace, and how Rochester continues to be a global leader in optical innovation.
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Carolyn Cossavella, Executive General Manager- Exquisite Imaging Systems at L3Harris Technologies–Development of the Webb Telescope
- May 24, 2025
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: October 2025, Speakers
RPS Luncheon, October 8, 2024 -Join RPS and Carolyn Cossavella for the exciting story of the development of the Webb Telescope here in Rochester at L3Harris.
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John Clark – Director, Monroe County Crime Laboratory-Who fired at the Police?
- May 24, 2025
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: November 2025, Speakers
RPS Luncheon, Nov. 12, 2025 -Learn about the Monroe County Crime Lab and Forensics from the Director, John Clark.
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Dennis Carr, VP Friends of Mt. Hope – Historical Significance of Mt. Hope Cemetery
- May 23, 2025
- Posted by: hzollo
- Category: September 2025, Speakers
RPS Luncheon, Sept. 10, 2025 -Join Dennis Carr and RPS to learn more about the historical significance of the Rochester gem known as Mt. Hope Cemetery.