Speakers

Shawn is the founder of THE REAL Mental Health Foundation, which has a focused objective: to significantly improve the mental health of men and their families. Leveraging his personal experiences, Shawn aims to challenge societal norms, create environments for open dialogue, and encourage authentic peer connections.  Visit THE REAL Website for more information.  Vision: THE REAL is set on building a global community to support men's mental health and well-being. The initiative aims to make a ripple effect, positively impacting families and communities by transforming the mental healthcare conversation and structure.  Shawn Lesser is channeling his hard-won battles into action, showing that adversity can indeed lead to meaningful change.

Janna has been practicing energy work since 1993.  She has numerous certifications, including Reiki II, heartmath, crystal resonance, Peruvian Cosmology and sound healing.  Janna completed a 2-year program with Samaya k Aster, formally known as Niasha Ashian, author of the book of stones. She was invited to assist the sanctuary at Black Oak Ranch in 2022 & 2023. She hosts her own curated CRYSTAL GRID SOUND JOURNEY in Mount Shasta & Los Gatos, and teaches this class at Breathe + Oneness in Santa Cruz.

Kathleen Terry is former president of MB Rotary and former Senior Assistant Governor of District 5280. She will be presenting on the Diversion Restoration, which is an organization that provides clothing and accessories for women who have been rescued from human trafficking.  

Lindsey is an author, screenwriter, and cofounder of Reach Out Recovery where her articles about relationships and recovery reach millions of readers worldwide. Lindsey has written screenplays, TV shows, and co-produced award-winning documentaries, including The Secret World of Recovery and The Silent Majority, which premiered on PBS in 2014. She has worked in publishing and communications and served as a recovery advocate for twenty years from testifying in Congress to teaching her 2019 self-help book, 100 Tips for Growing Up, to recovery and gang reentry programs. Lindsey is a frequent featured speaker, a proud member of Rotary International, and a practicing Buddhist. Lindsey is co-author of the highly praised Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover, published by HCI in April 2024 to help mothers and daughters everywhere understand that even if you go off track, go to war, part ways for years, you can still find your way back to friendship, understanding, and love. 

The Rotary Club of Mental Health & Wellness (RCMHW) believes that addressing mental health requires a community of compassionate and dedicated individuals from various professional backgrounds. The "Be Kind" Scholarship is a testament to our commitment to fostering a future where mental health support is accessible, empathetic, and integrated into all aspects of society.  Through the "Be Kind" Scholarship, RCMHW seeks to empower the next generation of mental health leaders and advocates. By providing financial support to students committed to this cause, we aim to inspire actionable change and encourage innovative approaches to mental health challenges. We strive to turn passion into tangible results, supporting those driven to make a difference in the world.

Mr. Carnevale is a Founder and co-Chairman of the UCSF Dyslexia Center which is translating neuroscience to enable precision education. The Center has a partnership with the Armstrong School, for which he is former President and current Emeritus Trustee.  In addition to Learning Ally, he is a trustee of other educational nonprofits including the SERP Institute, Boon Philanthropy and a member of the Eye to Eye Leadership Council.  Mr. Carnevale has been a venture capitalist most recently with his own boutique investment firm Point Cypress Ventures. He is currently Chairman of Sawgrass, a developer of digital industrial inkjet technologies. He is a 1978 graduate of the University of Michigan College of Engineering. As a Founder of the Center for Entrepreneurship he is the recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Service Award. He also supports several Michigan student leadership programs. For local community work, he is the former President and current Emeritus Board Chairman of The Olympic Club Foundation, whose mission is to support disadvantaged youth sports programs that develop future community leaders. 

Lidia, a natural empath, has been finely attuned to the subtle energies and frequencies around her since her formative years. In 2014, her journey into the world of Reiki was a natural progression, earning her the prestigious title of a Master level Reiki teacher. Her insatiable thirst for knowledge led her to a diverse array of mind-body-soul healing techniques, and she masterfully customizes each guest's experience. Among her arsenal of certified healing modalities, Lidia boasts proficiency in Pranic Healing, Theta Healing, Aromatherapy, Akashic Readings, Past Life Healing, Generational Healing, Soul Contracts, Somatic Experience, Breakthwork, Shakti, and Crystal Therapy.