Overview

A History of Rotary was delivered at over 60 clubs across California and abroad. Past Emcee for President Elect Leadership Seminar. Also programs on Leadership and Nonprofit Issues (Professor of Nonprofit Business and Leadership)
https://youtu.be/hm7p8scQpBw?si=nownezVXTk516WLt
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Background
Zoot Velasco was severely burned as a newborn and overcame the loss of his right foot, childhood trauma, and homelessness to work for a dozen years as a professional dancer, screen actor, internationally touring artist, arts educator, published poet, and storyteller. Since 1994, Zoot has led award-winning cultural programs throughout Southern California in city parks, nonprofits, and state prisons that grew exponentially during his tenure. His success led to an MBA, authoring three books, a podcast, and teaching business and leadership courses at three colleges and universities. Additionally, he is a leadership trainer at Cal Poly Pomona and Jericho Road Pasadena, consults for Glendale Arts, Jobs First, and the OC Business Council, and leads a prison art program at Avenal and SATF Corcoran prisons. He serves his community as a CASA volunteer and a member of the Altadena Rotary Club, working on youth programs and the rebuilding efforts after the Eaton Fire.
