Speakers

Senate 2022-present, Assistant Majority Leader 2022-present, General Assembly 2002-2021, Speaker Pro Tempore 2018-2021, Deputy Speaker 2014-2018, Majority Conference Leader 2012-13, Deputy Conference Leader 2010-11.

Penny Colman is the author of award-winning biographies and social histories. Her intriguing topics range from Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Home Front in World War II to Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts: A History of Burial. A popular speaker, Penny has appeared on television and radio, including National Public Radio, and on Book TV, C-Span2.

Maria Rini has been a Rotarian since 2005. Maria previously served as club Treasurer, club Secretary, club President, Assistant Governor, Senior Assistant Governor, and has served as the District 7490 District Grants Chair for the past 4 years.