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Tori is a passionate advocate dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of youth. With a background as a forensic interviewer, family advocate, and community educator, she has devoted her career to aiding community members in recognizing and preventing child abuse. Since joining Williamson County Children’s Advocacy in 2019, Tori has been at the forefront of expanding prevention efforts throughout Williamson county.

Over the past several years, Tori has played a key role in identifying developmentally appropriate child safety curricula for both children and adults. Her efforts have empowered thousands of individuals within the community, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure the safety of children.

Outside of her professional commitments, Tori finds joy in spending quality time with her husband, their 3-year-old daughter, Abigail and 3-year-old black lab, Miller. They cherish outdoor activities and discovering new places with their Jeep Wrangler.

Dawn Lewis is dedicated to expanding access to clean drinking water. Over the past six years, she made an impact in Laos, SE Asia, where she led the TerraCare program through TerraClear, providing 10,000 subsidized ceramic filters to vulnerable families in southern Laos, bringing clean drinking water to over 50,000 people. Her commitment extends globally, as she has also contributed to clean water projects in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Currently, Dawn serves as the Executive Director of the TerraClear Foundation, where she secures funding and forges connections that support Lao families to access clean drinking water. Dawn also spent a decade as a teacher in Texas and authored the children’s book “My Teacher Moved to Laos,” which details life in Laos. A Missouri native, Dawn holds a BS Civil Engineering and an MA Linguistics and speaks French and Lao. She enjoys time in nature, and moments with her family, manyof whom reside in Austin, Texas, where Dawn now calls home.

The TerraClear Project is a social enterprise dedicated to improving access to clean drinking water in Laos through the production and distribution of ceramic household water filters. Combining market-based solutions with sustainability principles, TerraClear empowers underserved communities to access safe water while reducing reliance on wood burning for boiling, which helps protect the environment. The initiative integrates local manufacturing, health and hygiene education, and targeted outreach to vulnerable families, creating lasting social and environmental impact. Guided by a collaborative vision, TerraClear partners with local stakeholders, donors, and nonprofits to expand its reach and promote sustainable development.  

PDG Shannon Coleman - District 5870 Rotary Foundation Committee Chair

Paul Harris and Paul Harris+ Recognitions

Mayor Josh Schroeder is a shareholder at Sneed, Vine & Perry, P.C., where his practice focuses on assisting clients in a wide range of transactional business matters, from formation to operation to sale, with a particular emphasis on real estate development. Having grown up in Taylor, Texas, Josh graduated with a B.A. with honors, from The University of Texas at Austin, in 1998. He received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, 2002.  He was admittedto the State Bar of Texas in 2002. The Mayor was elected in 2020 and is currently serving his second term.

Mayor Schroeder will provide an overview of the City's Legislative Agenda and key issues which the city is watching during the 89th Legislative Sessio

Our club will recognize 5 individuals, under 40 years of age, who have given of themselves to serve our community.