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Kathleen Terry is a 26 year member and past president of the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club, and one of the most dynamic champions of Rotary’s mission in District 5280. Over the past several years, she has played a pivotal role in chartering innovative new Rotary Clubs, including a cause-based club dedicated to fighting human trafficking. This year, she is helping launch additional cause-based clubs focused on mental health, the environment, and LGBTQ+ issues. Kathleen also serves on the Zones New Club Development Task Force, supporting districts across the region in building vibrant, future-focused Rotary communities.

Beyond Rotary, Kathleen is the founder of Participative Management Systems, where she has spent decades helping organizations develop high‑performing teams and effective leaders. Her high‑impact seminars and workshops have been delivered nationally and internationally to clients ranging from high‑tech companies and major healthcare organizations to city and county governments and leading aerospace contractors. She also teaches with Caltech’s Industrial Relations Center and has been recognized in Who’s Who in California for her contributions to productivity and employee participation.

Kathleen holds a certificate in Managing in Multicultural Work Environments from California State University, a certificate in Engineering Management from Caltech, and a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in multicultural relations from Antioch University.

A passionate advocate for purpose at every age, Kathleen believes deeply that seniors have extraordinary gifts to offer their communities. Her work in combating human trafficking and supporting cause‑based service reflects her commitment to helping people — especially those later in life — find meaningful ways to contribute, connect, and lead.

Rotary Membership: https://rotary5280.org/page/membership/
Rotary Website: https://www.rotary.org/en
Kathleen's Email address: kterrymanna@gmail.com

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Diana Shoemaker has worked for over 20 years in non-profit and community organizations tackling issues like housing and homelessness; and for the past 10 years at the helm of a local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Her experience has shown her that volunteers are the foundation for any successful grassroots movement.

Diana is currently the Executive Director of the Elder Action Network (EAN) where she is working alongside volunteers and staff, providing support for EAN’s critical work for social and climate justice.

EAN website: https://eldersaction.org/leadership

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Andrea Maizes is the Chief Operating Officer and Lead Coach, first connected with Goldinage as a client. After a long career as an HR Executive and Leadership Coach, Andrea found herself looking for a new path as she considered retirement. Though her journey working with us she became an Associate Certified Coach and discovered her second act and is now in the process of becoming a Certified Professional Retirement Coach, helping others navigate their transitions alongside Ashley.

Goldinage is the embodiment of multi-generational collaboration, where respect for the past and vision for the future come together to empower those on the brink of their next adventure.

Website: https://www.goldinage.com/about-us

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreamaizes/

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Kelsey Knoedler Perri is the Public Relations Director at Road Scholar, the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. She has worked in travel and tourism throughout her career and has been with Road Scholar since 2016. There she has developed her skills in and knowledge of communicating with and marketing to adults over 50 who #AgeAdventurously. She has special expertise in digital communications, social media, and public relations. She holds an MFA in creative writing and lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

Road Scholar Website: https://www.roadscholar.org/

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Dr. Harry (Rick) Moody, Ph.D., recently retired as Vice President and Director of Academic Affairs for AARP in Washington, DC. He is currently Visiting Professor at Fielding Graduate University and also serves as a Senior Fellow of Encore.Org. Dr. Moody previously served as Executive Director of the Brookdale Center on Aging at Hunter College and Chairman of the Board of Elderhostel (now Road Scholar). He is listed with the NextAge Speakers Bureau and speaks extensively around the United States.

Rick's Website: https://www.hrmoody.com/

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Adriane Berg is a leading advocate for age-inclusive tourism, fighting ageism and a sought-after authority on longevity marketing, demographic trends, and productivity. Her mission is to redefine aging by promoting good health, excitement, and accomplishment in the mature life stage. She believes in the power of travel, volunteering, and lifelong learning to inspire and empower boomers and older adults. Through her work, Adriane helps businesses better attract, serve, and retain these dynamic and valuable clients and customers.

Adriane’s dedication to redefining aging and supporting the mature traveler makes her an essential resource for individuals and businesses aiming to thrive in this growing demographic.

Adriane's Sites:
website: https://www.adrianeberg.com

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Lee Gale Gruen (Lee Gale is her first name) lives in the East San Francisco Bay area. She has two children and three grandchildren. She graduated college from UCLA and had a 37-year career as a probation officer. After retiring, she became an actress, author, speaker, and blogger. She has appeared in television, films, commercials, theater, and print jobs. She performs regularly at medical schools portraying patients for student training and was one of six supporting exercise/dancers in the 2011 "Jane Fonda Prime Time Firm & Burn" workout DVD. Her transition to becoming an actress in her senior years has been written about in Time Magazine, the Los Angeles Times newspaper, AARP Life Reimagined, and in Marlo Thomas' 2014 book, which profiles women who have reinvented themselves.

Lee Gale's Sites:
website: https://www.leegalegruen.com/
Acting website: https://LeeGaleGruenActress.com
Blog: https://leegalegruen.wordpress.com/
Amazon link for Book: https://a.co/d/07Ai3MFZ

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Carol Rosenstein founded Music Mends Minds in 2014 to help with her husband's Parkinsons. In the 12 years since it's founding, over 25 organizations and news sources worldwide have covered the Music Mends Minds story and their philosophy on the transformative power of music on the mind. The research behind our mission about the effects of music on the brain to prevent neurocognitive decline has been and is actively being conducted and expanded across the globe from the U.S. to Europe and Asia.

This interview talks to Carol's passion and how she got involved in Volunteering.

Music Mends Minds website:
https://www.musicmendsminds.org/