This week’s meeting of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley (scheduled for February 23, 2026) features Hazel Onsrud, a public librarian and sustainability advocate, discussing the evolving role of libraries.

Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley welcomes Ben Schumaker, founder of the Memory Project, for an update on his global youth arts initiative. Ben shares the history of the Memory Project, new efforts to support education for Afghan girls, and the challenges facing art education today. With over 300,000 young artists creating portraits for children in 58 countries, Ben invites members to help explore future directions for strengthening the organization.

With Santa Clara County set to host the NFL Super Bowl, NCAA March Madness, and the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the region is bracing for the increased risk of human trafficking and labor exploitation. Drawing on lessons from Super Bowl 50 and the recent World Cup in Qatar, the regional workgroup No Traffick Ahead is reuniting to implement a comprehensive, social leverage model to protect human rights and educate the community on how to report harm.

The way we live, work, and learn is changing faster than ever. Families everywhere are rethinking what’s possible—seeking more freedom, flexibility, and purpose in both career and education.

In this inspiring talk, Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, shares her journey as a global entrepreneur and mother of four, and how Boundless Life is helping families live and learn abroad through place-based education, meaningful community, and the freedom to work from anywhere.

In today's competitive job market, roughly 75% of employers use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen candidates. This means that before a hiring manager ever sees your application, an algorithm has already decided whether you are a "match."

Soubhik Dawn, founder of the AI career platform Upplai, explains that many highly qualified candidates are filtered out instantly simply because they haven't optimized their resumes for these digital gatekeepers.

Rotary International is an organization with a deep-seated history, but as the world evolves, so must its methods of service and community. This week, we welcome Herb Ritter, District Governor of District 5170, to discuss the organization's ongoing transformation.

Herb draws on his forty years of experience as a dedicated Rotarian to examine the shifts necessary to stay relevant in a modern, digital-first world.

The traditional boundaries between career, family, and education are dissolving at an unprecedented pace. This week, we explore how modern families are reclaiming their freedom and purpose by embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes flexibility and global citizenship.

Guest speaker Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, shares insights from her journey as a global entrepreneur and mother of four.

We are thrilled to welcome the legendary Guy Kawasaki—chief evangelist of Canva and former Apple visionary—to our latest program.