Ukpeme Akpan Okon, the Principal of The Values String, LLC is the Author of  award-winning The Values String: A book on Transitional Life, Compelling Fulfillment, and Profound Peace.A Lawyer, Human Rights Consultant, Arbitrator, Adjudicator, Mediator, Speaker, Trainer, Mentor, and Ambassador for Peace, she believes that the complexities of the world, and challenges encountered by individuals can be surmounted.

A retired Deputy Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department and former Chief of Police at the Supreme Court of the United States. With over 43 years in law enforcement, he has commanded large teams, taught ethics at Johns Hopkins and American University, and was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship to work with Scotland Yard. He holds three master’s degrees and has published over 35 articles on policing. Known for transforming police culture through ethical leadership, Swope was the sole officer invited to keynote the DOJ’s National Symposium on Police Integrity, later influencing reform efforts in Los Angeles following the Rampart scandal.

As we begin a new Rotary year, we take a moment to reflect with gratitude and look ahead with excitement.

We extend our sincere thanks to Victoria Feldman for her outstanding service as Club President over the past year. Under her leadership, we made lasting memories, introduced meaningful new traditions, and continued the legacy of the ones we hold dear.

Now, we proudly welcome Nick Martinez back as our Club President. With Nick at the helm, we look forward to a year filled with renewed energy, connection, and purpose.

We invite all members and guests to join us this Friday morning as we officially mark the Installation of Officers, thank Victoria for her contributions, and offer our full support to Nick as he begins his new term.

Here’s to a year of fellowship, service, and growth together!