Reading Center Alumni Panel & History Display | History Center of Olmsted County

Celebrate The Reading Center’s 75th Anniversary with an inspiring panel discussion at the History Center of Olmsted County, moderated by Ilaya Rome Hopkins, granddaughter of cofounder Paula Rome. Hear accomplished Reading Center alumnus, including entrepreneurs, a lawyer, a doctor, an author, and other community leaders, share how they have made a lasting impact on our community, how they navigated dyslexia, and the role The Reading Center played in helping them achieve success.

Event Schedule

6-7 pm- History display and social hour

7-8 pm- Panel discussion

Panelists

Brooks Edwards- M.D., Emeritus Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Joe Powers- CEO of Powers Ventures

Claire Langton Yanowitz- JD, Owner and Managing Attorney at the Yanowitz Law Firm

Greg Nesler – Retired Owner & President of Rochester Plumbing and Heating

Andy Wood- Semi-retired Owner of Ergonomics and Wellness Consultant, Inc. and author.

Thanks to generous sponsors, this event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended!