Events

For the past two years, Katelyn has been a Rotary Global Grant Scholar sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cedar Park-Leander.  She has been enrolled in a master’s degree program in Environment, Development, and Peace at the University of Peace in San Jose, Costa Rica.  Her interests are environmental sciences, sustainable farming practices, and community-driven development.  Katelyn has finished all of her degree requirements and should be receiving her diploma within the month.  Katelyn has returned to the United States and will be at our meeting to inform us about her experiences in Costa Rica, her studies at the University of Peace, and her plans for the future.

Christopher Garza will share ways to keep your business and personal information secure online and other general web topics.

Chris Garza is originally from the small town of Dublin, Texas.  He got his start in technology at a young age by tinkering with his family's business computers, which ran on MS-DOS.  Being immersed in the technology of that time introduced him to the world of computers and their potential.

Because of his years of experience in computer systems and specialization in web technologies, Chris began freelancing in the computer services field in the early 2010's. In 2015, he founded his company, Cobalt Web Technologies, which he kept as a side business while maintaining a full-time career.

During 2020 and the chaotic times of the pandemic, a huge number of new people went online and needed web services. The demand for Chris's expertise grew immensely, so he decided to dedicate his time fully to Cobalt Web Technologies, beginning in a new chapter for his growing company.

Today, Christopher lives in Leander with his dog Gryffie.

Tara Yukawa is a Certified Executor Advisor and founder of SageVault, a consulting practice that helps families navigate legacy planning and estate preparation with clarity and care. With more than 20 years of experience in operations and communications leadership, she brings both structure and empathy to work that supports families before and after loss.

Tara is deeply involved in the local community. She serves on the City of Leander Board of Adjustments and is the Secretary of the Leander Youth Baseball and Softball Association. She is also a board member and co-founder of Sliders Athletic Club, a 501(c)(3) youth baseball organization that provides club-level opportunities for talented children ages 8 to 12 without financial barriers.

Through her professional work and civic involvement, Tara is passionate about helping people feel prepared, supported, and connected as they plan for the future and invest in their community.

David and Victoria Glass are the founders of Relationship Growth Academy and serve as Advanced Certified Human Behavioral Strategists. They help individuals, couples, and organizations understand human behavior and improve the way people communicate, collaborate, and lead.

With more than 35 years of combined experience in both entrepreneurial and corporate environments, David and Victoria understand the unique challenges business owners and leaders face. Through training, workshops, and consulting, they equip leaders and teams with practical tools to navigate personality differences, strengthen communication, and build healthier workplace cultures.

Many of the challenges business owners face are not operational problems but people problems. Miscommunication, unresolved conflict, unclear expectations, and personality differences often lead to workplace drama, employee turnover, leadership frustration, and lost productivity.

David and Victoria help organizations identify the behavioral patterns that drive these challenges and provide strategies that reduce conflict, improve team alignment, strengthen leadership communication, and increase both productivity and revenue.

The warmth of Texas drew David and Victoria from the beautiful but often cold state of Montana in 2019. Since then, they have truly enjoyed building their life in the Texas Hill Country and feel incredibly grateful to call Texas home. They have loved becoming part of the community and appreciate the welcoming spirit and strong relationships that make Texas such a special place to live.

They have one son who proudly serves our country as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot in the United States Army, and they are very proud of his service and dedication to protecting our nation.

David and Victoria are passionate about helping people and organizations grow by developing stronger relationships, clearer communication, and healthier cultures both at home and in the workplace.

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