GLENN BOWERS Rotary District 5960 Governor

Friday, April 17 - Opening Session

Glenn Bowers, Ph.D., is District Governor of Rotary District 5960 and has been a Rotarian since 1986. With a background in plant pathology and plant breeding, he has worked in academia, multinational companies, and ag-biotech startups. Glenn has served multiple Rotary clubs as president and held numerous district leadership roles, including Assistant Governor, District Trainer, and chairing committees such as GSE and Peace Scholar. He and his wife Pam are Major Donors and Legacy Society members. Glenn enjoys travel, wine, cooking, birdwatching, and hiking.

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ALEX KRAFTT Lead Trainer with Narrative 4

Friday, April 17 - Lunch Plenary

Narrative 4

Alex Krafft is the Midwest Regional Manager for Narrative 4, where she leads trainings, supports school partnerships, and advances the organization’s mission of building empathy through storytelling. She previously spent nine years with the Pitch In mentoring program in Chicago, specializing in SEL-based curriculum and student support. Alex holds a BA from DePaul University and lives in Michigan.

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HENRY EMMONS, MD Psychiatrist & New York Times bestselling author

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Saturday, April 18 - Breakfast Plenary

“Chemistry of Joy & Chemistry of Calm”

Henry Emmons, MD, is a psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author who integrates mind-body therapies, mindfulness, and Buddhist practices into his work. He leads the resilience training program at the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing in Minneapolis and is an in-demand speaker for workshops and retreats on practical approaches to managing depression.