An Emerging Leaders Story: Williamsburg Rotary Zone Summit 33/34
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Voices of D7020, Past District Governor David Kirkaldy turns the microphone towards the podcast’s creator and co-host, Past President Nerissa Persaud, alongside Assistant Governor Kerese Bruce-Patterson. As they prepare for the Emerging Leaders experience at the Rotary Zones 33 and 34 Summit in Williamsburg, Virginia, they reflect on the service, relationships and unexpected opportunities that brought them to this moment. Their conversation moves bey...
28 Sept 2026
Rotary Runs in the Family: A Conversation with the Cancinos
Send us Fan Mail What happens when children grow up believing that helping others is simply part of everyday life? In this special episode of Voices of D7020, host PP Nerissa Persaud welcomes District Governor Lindsey Cancino, his wife Lesley, and their twin daughters, Sophie and Jacqueline, for a warm, candid conversation about the family life that grows around Rotary. From childhood memories of service projects and the End Polio Now campaign to the friendships now stretching across our dist...
3 Aug 2026
We Are People That Are Inspired To Serve
Send us Fan Mail August is Rotary's Membership Month—but this conversation goes far beyond membership numbers. In this episode of Voices of D7020, host PP Nerissa Persaud is joined by Past District Governor David Kirkaldy—making his debut as co-host—for an engaging conversation with District Governor Karen Pollard of Rotary District 7690. Together, they explore one of Rotary's most important questions: How do we create a Rotary experience that people genuinely want to become part of—and remai...
2 Jul 2026
Connecting Legacy, Ambition and Impact across District 7020
Send us Fan Mail A new Rotary year. A new season. A new opportunity to shape the future. As Voices of District 7020 returns, host Rotarian Nerissa Persaud welcomes District Governor Lindsey Cancino, District Conference Chair Karen Pinder, and Assistant Governor Christian Knowles for an inspiring conversation about the vision that will guide Rotary District 7020 throughout 2026–2027. Together, they explore what Create Lasting Impact truly means—not as a slogan, but as a challenge to every Rota...
18 Apr 2026
Se préparer à diriger : les fondations d’une année rotarienne porteuse de sens
Send us Fan Mail French Episode: Cet épisode de podcast présente une discussion entre l’animatrice Vanessa Abdel Razak et l’ancien gouverneur de district Robert Léger sur la préparation essentielle requise pour mener à bien un mandat présidentiel au Rotary. La conversation met en évidence que le leadership efficace commence bien avant la date officielle de prise de fonction, grâce à une planification stratégique, une sélection rigoureuse des candidats et une collaboration avec les dirigeants ...
5 Feb 2026
Rotary in Crisis: Leading with Humanity After Hurricane Melissa
Send us a text Three months after Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, the adrenaline has faded — but the real work has only just begun. In this deeply human conversation, host Rotarian Nerissa sits down with Lemar James, President of the Rotary Club of Montego Bay, to reflect on what leadership looks like after the storm. When the cameras leave. When the systems strain. When communities are left to rebuild — not just infrastructure, but trust, dignity, and hope. This episode goes bey...
11 Jan 2026
Bridging the Invisible Barrier: Rotary, Rotaract, and the Future We’re Building Together
Send us a text Welcome to Season Three of Voices of D7020 — a season dedicated to deeper conversations, bolder questions, and the future of Rotary across our district and beyond. In this opening episode, host Nerissa J. Persaud is joined by District Rotaract Representative Mikhail Raymore and District Rotaract Chair Selwyn Dawson for a powerful and timely dialogue about the invisible barriers that still shape the Rotary–Rotaract journey. Together, Nerissa, Mikhail, and Selwyn explore what it ...
22 Oct 2025
Leadership as Oxygen: A Conversation with PDG Dominique Bazin
Send us a text Podcast Description: In this soul-stirring episode of Voices of District 7020, host Rotarian Nerissa sits down with Past District Governor Dominique Bazin—a woman whose leadership has redefined what it means to lead with courage and compassion. From leading through crisis to weaving peace across islands, Dominique shares the lessons that shaped her year as District Governor and the truths that will echo far beyond it. With grace and humility, she reveals why leadership isn’t a...
6 Oct 2025
Finishing the Fight: Rotary’s Promise to the Children of the World
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Voices of District 7020, host Rotarian Nerissa sits down with District Governor-Elect Lindsey Cancino (2026–2027) to explore one of Rotary’s greatest engines of change — The Rotary Foundation. From the historic fight to End Polio Now to the innovative ways clubs across the Caribbean are leveraging global and district grants, Lindsey offers a powerful inside look at how the Foundation transforms generosity into measurable global impact. He shar...
10 Sept 2025
Be a Fren, Not a Bully: Rotary’s Role in Building Safer Schools
Send us a text Bullying isn’t just a schoolyard problem—it’s a community challenge that demands bold action. In this episode of Voices of District 7020, host Rotarian Nerissa Persaud sits down with Past President Tamara Chang-Bromley, our District Membership Attraction Chair, to explore the powerful Be a Fren, Not a Bully initiative. Born from the Mentoring and Training Leaders for Tomorrow Programme in partnership with the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains, this campaign is more than awareness—...
29 Aug 2025
Why the Guatemala Literacy Project Works—and What We Can Learn
Send us a text What if giving a child a book could change the fate of an entire village? In this powerful episode of Voices of District 7020, host Rotarian Nerissa sits down with Past President Chris Bailey of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman to explore one of Rotary’s most transformative international service initiatives—the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP). From stories of unimaginable poverty to moments of hope, resilience, and full-circle impact, Chris shares how GLP evolved from a grassro...
26 Aug 2025
The MAP to Stronger Clubs: DMC Karen & RID Patrick in Conversation
Send us a text Episode 5: A Membership Convo with Karen and Patrick In this episode of Voices of District 7020, host Rotarian Nerissa Persaud sits down with two remarkable leaders — District Membership Chair Karen Pinder and Rotary International Director for Zones 33 & 34 Patrick Eakes — to tackle a bold question: What is the real problem to solve in Rotary membership? Is it recruitment, or is it relevance? Together, they break down the Membership Action Plan (MAP) and the Membership Succ...
12 Aug 2025
From Vision to Vitality: The HANWASH Story
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Voices of District 7020, host Rotarian Nerissa Persaud takes you to the very heart of HANWASH—the Haiti National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Initiative. What began as a bold vision to provide clean, safe water for every community in Haiti has grown into a movement that is reshaping lives, restoring dignity, and creating a blueprint for sustainable change. Joined by three extraordinary leaders often called the “godfathers” of HANWASH—Past Rotary In...
11 Aug 2025
Living the Object – Why Rotary’s Purpose Still Matters with Cathy Gulbard
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Voices of District 7020, we return to Rotary’s roots to explore a foundational, often-overlooked question: What is the Object of Rotary—and why does it still matter today? Join host Rotarian Nerissa Persaud and special guest Cathy Gulbard, past president of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman and executive leadership coach, as they unpack the deep purpose that underpins all of Rotary’s service. Through rich storytelling, lived examples, and practical in...
16 Jul 2025
The World Needs Rotary Now More Than Ever: A Conversation on Membership
Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of Voices of District 7020, host Rotarian Nerissa is joined by Past District Governors David Kirkaldy and Haresh Ramchandani for an honest, forward-looking conversation about Rotary’s greatest challenge — and opportunity — today: membership. Together, they ask the bold questions: How do we grow Rotary through new and innovative club types? Why must we rethink the traditional model to reach new communities? And what does it really take to create...
11 Jul 2025
Bienvenue sur Voices of D7020 ! Reconnaître les besoins, transformer des vies : la vision commence
Send us a text Dans cet épisode d’ouverture inspirant de Voices of D7020, la Rotarienne Nerissa s’entretient avec le Gouverneur de District Bill Aiken, à la veille de son installation. Ensemble, ils explorent les moments décisifs qui ont façonné son parcours rotarien — du saut de foi pour dire « oui » au poste de Gouverneur de District, jusqu’à la vision profonde qui sous-tend le thème de cette année : Reconnaître les besoins, transformer des vies et S’unir pour le bien. Bill partage des réfl...
11 Jul 2025
Welcome to Voices of D7020! Recognize Needs, Transform Lives: The Vision Begins
Send us a text In this inspiring opening episode of Voices of D7020, Rotarian Nerissa sits down with District Governor Bill Aiken on the eve of his installation. Together, they explore the pivotal moments that shaped his Rotary journey — from the leap of faith to say “yes” to becoming DG, to the deeper vision behind this year’s theme: Recognize Needs, Transform Lives and Unite for Good. Bill shares candid reflections on balancing a demanding professional life, the power of community-driven ac...
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