Welcome to the Rotary Club of Washington, DC
Upcoming Lunch Programs
In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Mark Peters
The State of Research and Development in the United States
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Mark Peters is the president and CEO of MITRE, the not-for-profit technology company of that manages R&D centers around the world. Peters is responsible for governance and oversight of MITRE’s 7,000+ employees spanning diverse markets including artificial intelligence, aerospace, telecommunications, homeland security, cyber, transportation, defense and intelligence, health, and government innovation.
A recognized expert in nuclear energy and national security, Peters spent more than 25 years leading federally funded R&D centers (FFRDCs). Before joining MITRE in 2024, he served as the executive vice president for laboratory management and operations at Battelle Memorial Institute. Prior leadership roles include associate laboratory director for Energy and Global Security at Argonne National Laborator, director of the Idaho National Laboratory and president of Battelle Energy Alliance LLC.
He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, and serves as Vice President and President-Elect of the American Nuclear Society. He also serves on the Idaho Power Board, the National Academies Board on Human-Systems Integration, and several organizations that support innovation and economic development.
In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Wade Warren
Board Chair, Society for International Development (and former Acting USAID Administrator)
Wade Warren is a globally recognized leader in international development, with more than three decades of experience shaping U.S. foreign assistance policy and practice. He spent 27 years
at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), including serving as Acting Administrator, where he oversaw a workforce of 12,000 and an annual budget exceeding $40 billion. His senior leadership roles at USAID spanned the Bureaus for Policy, Planning and Learning, Global Health, and Africa, and he also served at USAID Missions in Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Wade was Acting Chief Operating Officer for the State Department’s Office of the Director of
U.S. Foreign Assistance (F), helping coordinate foreign aid across agencies. Earlier in his
career, he spent nine years on Capitol Hill as an analyst and speechwriter and served as Chief
Financial Officer of the U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute, a nonprofit providing training
to communications professionals from the developing world.
From 2018 to 2025, Wade served as Deloitte’s Chief Strategy Officer for International Development, advising clients such as USAID, MCC, DFC, the World Bank, UN, and EU. His work focused on supporting USAID contract delivery, enabling technology adoption across development agencies, and providing thought leadership through global platforms including the UN General Assembly, Tidewater, and the Brookings Blum Roundtable.
Wade holds a degree in history from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and a graduate degree in international business from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
He currently chairs the Board of the Society for International Development – US Chapter.
In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Tim Jackson
Flying cars are ready to take off - a fascinating look at the past, present, and future of personal mobility
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Tim Jackson has served 30 years in the automotive industry and 35 years in association management. Of those, 18 years overlapped as Tim served as president/CEO of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), the trade association for 400 motor vehicle dealers across the state. At CADA, Tim produced the annual Denver Auto Show for 18 years, the third oldest new car show in the country, which dates to 1902.
Tim has been a private pilot and aviation enthusiast since age 19. He recently wrote and published a book that chronicles advancements in all forms of transportation and mobility. Tim was recognized in 2020 by Automotive News as an Automotive All-Star. In 2023, Tim became the 64th honoree inducted into the Colorado Automotive Hall of Fame.
Tim has a personal goal to visit and speak to as many Rotary Clubs as possible. So far, Tim has delivered over 550 Rotary Club presentations, including to 132 of Colorado’s 146 Rotary Clubs, some as many as four or five times.
Tim and his wife, Beverly, reside in Denver and spend some winters in the Phoenix area.
Our Upcoming Events
In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Mark Peters
Topic: The State of Research and Development in the United States
More info
"Walk, Serve & Play” Community Event
Topic: A special Earth Day service fellowship in partnership with the Anacostia Watershed Society, alongside Rotaract and Interact clubs.
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In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Wade Warren
Topic: Board Chair, Society for International Development (and former Acting USAID Administrator)
More info
In-Person/Hybrid Washington DC Weekly Club Meeting
Speaker: Tim Jackson
Topic: Flying cars are ready to take off - a fascinating look at the past, present, and future of personal mobility
More info
Interested in the Rotary Club of Washington DC?
ATTEND LUNCH
Visitors are warmly invited to attend a weekly luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Washington, D.C. to experience our culture of service, leadership, and fellowship. The Club meets every Wednesday from 12:30–1:30 p.m. at the University Club of Washington, D.C. (1135 16th Street NW), with informal fellowship beginning at approximately 12:15 p.m. Guests are encouraged to register in advance using the link below and to introduce themselves at the registration table upon arrival. The cost of lunch is $42.
MEMBERSHIP INFO
We would also like to invite you to attend a New & Prospective Membership Orientation, which takes place on the 3rd Monday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Please register HERE.
It’s the best opportunity to meet Club leaders and learn more firsthand about why joining us is so rewarding personally and professionally.
APPLY TODAY
If you are looking for a place to serve, lead, and connect with others who care about making a difference, we invite you to apply for membership in the Rotary Club of Washington, D.C. Our members come from many professions and backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to “Service Above Self” and to building community in the nation’s capital. Simply complete the application using the link below, and a member of our team will reach out to welcome you and guide you through the next steps.
Impacting the Community
Our members take action to create lasting change in Washington, D.C. and around the world. Through service projects, partnerships, grants, and hands-on volunteerism, we work to address real needs in our community while building meaningful relationships with those we serve and with one another.
Rotary is where people come together to turn commitment into impact.
Our Impact
