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The Journey of Justice Through Solar
November 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
About the Speaker: Nathan Thomas, is the founder of SUN (Solarize Uganda Now).
As a Raleigh Midtown Rotarian he works with Rotary Clubs throughout the U.S. and in Uganda and with his foundation All We Are, to install solar LED lighting in schools, refrigeration and LED lights in medical clinics and solar-powered water wells.
In the past six years, the partnering organizations have completed 32 solar installations across Uganda providing energy access to over 36,000 people. Nathan was raised in Findlay, Ohio, and attended Findlay High School. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and formally founded All We Are when he was a student. Nathan works full time as an Engineering Team Leader at Caterpillar in NC, placed there by his employer Leoni Wiring Systems, a German automotive supplier. After graduation and his move to the Raleigh area, he joined the Raleigh Midtown Rotary Club and will serve as District Governor in 2022.
Rotary Club of Cincinnati, partner to Nathan Thomas and SUN, provided the first grant to launch the program.
About the Program: This local Cincinnatian will share his journey from age 16 when he discovered his passion for grassroot change which blossomed in local communities. He will discuss what he did wrong as well as what he did right as he unveiled important life lessons on patience, resilience and leadership.
