Recent Speakers

Janine Thomas from Narberth Ambulance explained that Narberth Ambulance is a non-profit emergency medical services provider serving over 180,000 people across multiple counties, with a team of 100+ staff members including paramedics, EMTs, and nurses. She detailed the organization's history dating back to 1944, their current service area, and their commitment to providing high-quality emergency care with an average response time of 8 minutes. She also discussed their upcoming Ardmore Rock and Ride event on August 9th.

Prof. Jack Nagel, an election expert from the University of Pennsylvania, discussed nonpartisan open primaries in American states, specifically focusing on California's top-two primary system and Alaska's top-four system with ranked choice voting. Dr. Nagel explained how these systems aim to address issues with traditional primary elections, including low voter participation, plurality rule problems, and polarization, though he noted mixed evidence regarding their effectiveness in producing more moderate candidates. His presentation included California, Georgia, and Alaska elections that demonstrated how these systems work in practice

Eileen Chopnick, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, spoke about her career in advising patients on best food practices, as part of her qualification talk upon joining our club.

Kylie Hood, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Director of Sales & Marketing at The Hearth at Drexel, discussed aging issues and care levels for assisted living and memory care at The Hearth, located on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd. For information, see: https://www.thehearthatdrexel.org

Leo Levinson, CEO of GroupLevinson, a marketing strategy leader in the Philadelphia metro area, spoke about Thought Leadership organizations can use in marketing, often expressed through personal appearances and wise use of media, taking strong positions on critical issues for companies and their missions. See more at: www.grouplevinson.com

Dayna Glantz, Vice President of Business Development at StairRide, introduced herself as a professional with extensive experience in healthcare and eldercare, focusing on programming for active adult centers and senior living solutions. She explained that StairRide, a family-owned company founded in 1965, provides mobility and safety solutions for individuals with disabilities and older adults, covering the greater Philadelphia area, South Jersey, and Delaware. .