UNITED STATES

Dr. Dennis White was an American Peace Corps volunteer in Iran from 1968-1970. Following his return to the United States, he earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has worked in a variety of social service and educational institutions. He is currently a licensed psychologist in private practice in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He makes annual presentations at Youth Exchange Conferences throughout the United States and the rest of the world.

He is past Chairman of the International Youth Exchange Committee for Rotary and past President of the North American Youth Exchange Network (NAYEN). He has been arranging NGSE (formerly NGE) exchanges since 2006. He is currently chair of the International NGSE Committee.

ITALY

Luciano is a dedicated Rotarian and esteemed medical professional with a lifelong commitment to service. A member of Rotary Club Cagliari Est since 1985, he served as Club President in 1995/96, earning an Honorable Mention from RI President Bill Huntley. He was District Governor for District 2080 (Rome, Lazio, Sardinia) in 2009/10 and has held several key roles, including Chair of the District Youth Exchange Committee (1997–2009), Representative to the Council on Legislation (2020–2026), and New Generations Coordinator (2024/25). Internationally, he has served as EEMA President (2014–2016), Vice President of the Italian Multidistrict Youth Exchange, and currently as Vice President of the International NGSE Committee. A renowned surgeon and academic, he received the Italian Republic’s Gold Medal for Public Health and contributed to groundbreaking advances in digestive endoscopy. Fluent in English and conversant in French and Spanish, he lives in Cagliari with his wife Gemma and is the proud father of three children working in medicine, law, and engineering.

BRAZIL

Leandro is a Vascular Surgeon with a distinguished Rotary background. He served as District 4500 Governor 2009/10 then District Chair from 2000 to 2004 and as NORBREX Multi-District Chair from 2005 to 2008.

ABIJ second president in the year of 2004.

He was a member of the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program International Committee from 2010 to 2013, serving as its Chair in 2012/13. Leandro was also a Training Leader at the RI International Assembly in 2016 and 2017.

He currently serves as E/MGA for Region 29 and is Member of the NGSE International Committee.

PORTUGAL

Cacai, as we all know her, is a Journalist and Marketer - she began her Rotary journey in 2008 as a member of Rotary Club Natal Potiguar (District 4500). In 2012, she co-founded the Rotary Club Natal Tirol, one of the first hybrid clubs in Rotary International. In 2019, she became a founding member of the Rotary Club Atlanta Brasil (D6900).

With over 15 years of experience in Youth Exchange (RYE), Cacai has been a pioneer in the NGSE program within Rotary International since 1996, when she was an exchange student herself. She has held various roles, including Chair, Co-Chair, Inbound Coordinator, Counselor, and Host Mom. Her daughter Alissa (Germany, 2017/2018) is also a Rotex.

Clarissa has spoken at several Rotary conventions, as Lisbon, São Paulo, Toronto, and Houston. She is currently a member of the NGSE.net Committee and serves as Chair of International Affairs for District 1960 in Portugal.

NORWAY

Since joining Rotary in 2004, Gül has been committed to international understanding and youth development. She held leadership roles in the Youth Exchange Committee in District 2430, Türkiye (2010–2017), and in District 2310, Norway, as Assistant District Youth Exchange Officer (2018–2020). Currently, a member of the Oslo International Rotary Club, she serves as the Multi-District Norway Country Correspondent for Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Europe, as well as NGSE Coordinator and STEP Inbound Responsible. She works closely with all six Norwegian Rotary Districts and their Youth Exchange leaders. A strong advocate for Rotary's Youth Exchange Program, Gül has organized seminars, events, and training, and participates in Rotary International Conventions, EEMA Conferences, and Zone Institutes. Fluent in English, Turkish, and Norwegian, she collaborates with Rotary leaders worldwide to inspire the next generation of global citizens.

THAILAND

Professor Napaskamon Promopakorn is an experienced educator and consultant with academic degrees in Science, Marketing, and Music Education from institutions in Thailand, the USA, the UK, and Italy. She has over two decades of experience as a guest speaker, lecturer, and executive in the fields of education, music, and organizational development.

A committed Rotarian since 2005, she has served as Club President, Chair of Youth Exchange, and Chair of NGSE in District 3350. Internationally, she has contributed to RI Convention and Institute events, and currently serves on the NGSE International Committee. She is also the Thailand Representative and Board Member of EAYEN, and will host the EAYEN Conference in Pattaya in 2025.

USA

Julie is a creative spirit, community advocate, and lifelong learner who believes deeply in the power of service and connection.

My journey began with the Walt Disney World College Program, where I learned the importance of making people feel seen and valued. After earning a marketing degree and raising my four children, I launched a catering company, blending creativity with hospitality.

Joining Rotary in 2009, I found my passion in youth service, leading at the club and district levels in Interact, RYLA, and Youth Exchange. In 2022, I discovered the New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) program and quickly made it a focus of my Rotary journey.

As a former District Governor for Rotary District 7120 (2023–2024), I championed mental health initiatives and support for underrepresented communities.

Today, I’m proud to serve on the NGSE.NET committee, helping young leaders connect, grow, and change the world.