In his talk, "Updates on California's 16th Congressional District," Congressman Sam Liccardo will share his legislative priorities and recent initiatives since taking office in January 2025. This session offers San Jose Rotary Club Members and constituents an opportunity to engage with their new representative and learn about his vision for the district's future.

Congressman Sam Liccardo represents the 16th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He’s focused on addressing the issues that matter most to residents, including homelessness, the rising cost of living, gun violence prevention, standing up for reproductive rights and preserving democracy. Prior to his tenure in Congress, Sam served as the Mayor of San Jose and as a prosecutor in both the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office and in the Southern District of California. 

 

While in Lexington for the Large Club Conference, Pres. Elect Kathleen noticed an ED wearing a Rotary-branded blouse that offered an alternative to the usual polo or button-down shirts. 

She reached out to the company that the Austin club uses, and now there's a "Rotary Swag" link on our homepage, or you can use this link to peruse the catalog. You'll also find the usual polos, jackets, hats, etc. for men and women, all ready to carry the Rotary Club of San Jose logo. 

Dan Carter owns a Senior Care Authority franchise, focused on helping people make informed decisions about senior care and living options. Most often working with the adult children, Dan strives to simplify an often complex and emotional process.
 
He grew up in Connecticut and was fortunate to jump on the personal computer wave in the early 80's. What started as assembling machines led to jobs in tech support and ultimately a successful sales career that brought him to Virginia, then California. 
 
Dan and his wife Karen will celebrate their 32nd anniversary in October, and their 2 kids are both engaged with weddings being planned for the spring.
 
So far he's joined the Service to Seniors committee, and looking forward to other opportunities to give back and help the community.


 

Sponsored by Rick Alpers and Jim Nielsen

Born and raised in San Jose, Ryan is a professional educator in the San Jose Unified School District. Teaching High School English since 2010, Ryan was awarded the Lincoln Foundation Teacher of the Year in 2016, the Pioneer High School Teacher of the year in 2024, and the California Teachers Association W.H.O. (We Honor Ours) Service Award in 2026. He is active in his local teacher union, San Jose Teachers Association, and currently serves on their Executive Board as well as a State Delegate for the National Education Association Representative Assembly.  He is father to two children, Aurora and Wyatt, and loves spending the day at the beach with them. His wife, Julia, manages San Jose State’s Alumni Magazine. Ryan attended Bellarmine (Class of 2003) before majoring in Literature and Creative Writing at the University of California Santa Barbara. He obtained his Teaching Credential at San Jose State and completed a MS in Mass Communication at San Jose State in 2016. He currently mentors aspiring educators by serving as a Mentor Teacher for credential students at San Jose State in the Lurie College of Education. Ryan enjoys playing the piano, running, and is an avid outdoorsman. His father, Rick Alpers, inspires his BBQ activity, and has been “voluntelling” his time with the Executive Chefs since 2011. Currently living in the Japantown Neighborhood of San Jose, Ryan and his family love walking down to Jackson Street to enjoy the food (particularly ramen) and culture the area brings. Ryan is a 5th generation Californian and 4th generation Rotarian.