Chad Bissonnette is a mission-driven nonprofit leader with 20 years of experience in international development, organizational management, and community empowerment. As the President and Co-founder of Roots of Development, he has dedicated his career to promoting a “Development without Dependency” model, focusing on sustainable, community-led initiatives, particularly in Haiti.

Chad holds a B.A. in International Relations from American University and was honored as the School of International Service’s Alumnus of the Year in 2014. He has traveled extensively and lived in multiple countries—experiences that have enriched his global perspective, deepened his insights into cross-cultural collaboration, and shaped his commitment to inclusive, locally led development.

Our fellow longtime Rotarian, Dr. Steve Vaccarezza, PhD, will share his perspective on how medicine has evolved over the past four decades – from advances in technology to shifts in patient care and practice.

Victoria is an accomplished architect with over 40 years of experience, recognized for her outstanding residential and conceptual design work both in the U.S. and abroad. Among her many projects, she also participated in the Pentagon Memorial competition.

As the founder of VIF Design, based in the DC Metro area, Victoria continues to bring creativity and vision to her practice.

Beyond her professional achievements, Victoria has been a dedicated Rotarian for 24 years. She is also a Past President of our club, where her leadership and commitment to service have made a lasting impact.