Speakers - Upcoming
Our speaker for May 20, 2026 will be Ed Montague, Former MLB Umpire
Ed Montague is an American former umpire in Major League Baseball. He worked in the National League in 1974 and from 1976 to 1999, and officiated throughout both leagues between 2000 and 2009. The most senior active umpire in the major leagues at the time of his retirement, he wore uniform number 11 throughout his career. His 4,369 total games ranked eighth in major league history when he retired, and he is one of only three umpires to serve as crew chief for the World Series four times.
Our speaker for Jun 17, 2026 will be Dr. Steven Ross speaking on "Optimizing Aging"
Steven Ross, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist with decades of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating depression, anxiety, substance use, and life transitions. He taught Psychopathology, Stress and Coping, Theories of Personality, and Counseling Skills at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at California State University, East Bay, where he recently retired with Emeritus status. Dr. Ross also leads workshops for graduate programs, counseling centers, school districts, and medical organizations, and he mentors students and early-career clinicians. In this presentation, he will explore key principles of thriving across the lifespan and offer practical strategies to support healthy aging and overall well-being.
Our speaker for July 15, 2026 will be Sharon Smith, The California Department of Insurance
Sharon Smith has been an Outreach Analyst for the California Department of Insurance since 2023. She oversees the East Bay region educating consumers on community programs and initiatives created by the Department. She holds a Bachelors Degree in International Business from San Diego State. Sharon is also a graduate student at UC Berkeley, focusing on climate solutions with a specific emphasis on the intersection of climate and insurance.