The Leading Edge for Corporate Social Responsibility
Pamela Hawley, Founder and CEO, UniversalGiving
Bob Saldich, Member and Former Chair, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors - Moderator
Returning from a late-July leadership meeting at the White House, Pamela Hawley will share the latest Washington update from highly respected nationwide leadership who met to dicuss social responsibility and challenges that face us today. Read more »

Mary Roach
Author, Stiff and Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
She took us into the world of cadavers and examined the anatomy, physiology and psychology behind sex. Now, Roach discovers the surreality and weirdness of space. For example, what happens when you’ve been in space for a year? And is it possible for a human body to survive a bailout at 17,000 miles per hour? From the space shuttle training toilet to NASA’s crash simulation tests, Roach explores the strange universe. Read more »

Kate Kendell
Now occurring on August 26
Executive Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
The NCLR’s precedent-setting case victories have literally re-written the law, changing the legal landscape for LGBT individuals and families. Kendall stands at center stage in our nation’s discussion of civil rights and social justice. Topics explored will include the role of women in securing economic parity, marriage equality and parenting rights. Read more »