Matt Mahan is the 66th Mayor of San José. He formerly served as a teacher through Teach for America, before entering the business world where he founded and grew companies dedicated to empowering neighborhoods and holding our government accountable. These core tenets remain key to his policy priorities as he pledges to focus our city government on the basic quality of life issues that impact us every single day. He currently resides in San José with his wife, Silvia, and their two children.
 

Join the SJSU committee and tour the new Interdisciplinary Science Building on May 21 at 1:30 (following our regular Rotary meeting). Contact Tim Hegstrom for more information.

Please join us on Monday, June 9th at 4pm at the Gordon House for an informative meeting about the 2026 Rotaplast trip that will be sponsored by San Jose Rotary.  Rotaplast International is a non-profit that was started by the San Francisco Rotary Club in 1992 to eliminate the burden of cleft lip, cleft palate, burn scarring and other deformities.  Rotaplast sends teams of medical professionals (surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, pediatricians) and non-medical personnel abroad for two weeks to perform these surgeries.  San Jose Rotary has a long history of supporting Rotaplast International by sponsoring trips and sending Rotarians on missions.  To date our Rotarians have been on over 20 missions!

You don’t need to be a medical professional to go.  There are many non-medical people who go on each mission and perform duties like transporting patients in wheelchairs, playing with children before their surgeries to reduce their anxiety, assisting in the post-anesthesia care unit, inputting medical records, taking photos and posting info on our blog and so much more!  What you do need is enthusiasm, flexibility, and a can-do attitude!

We would love to have you join us to learn more about the opportunity in 2026.  If you can’t join us in person, there is a zoom option but we would prefer to see you at the Gordon House.  Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect. For more information and/or to RSVP or get the zoom link, please contact our Rotaplast Committee co-chairs Terri Chapman (terrichapman3@gmail.com) or Jaime Chavez (Jaime.Chavez@firstcitizens.com).  Please note Terri will be on a Rotaplast mission May 17-30 so it may take a bit for her to respond to you!
 

Rotarians and guests arrived at the Joe Levittt Lobby of the Rotary Summit Center and were greeted by members of Los Amigos Committee, chaired by AUDREY FOX and SARAH JANIGIAN.

Sponsored by Sean O'Kane & Jason Stein 
A Life of Service and Connection - Paula has dedicated her life to community service, bringing people together through her talent for planning, organizing, and fostering meaningful connections.  Her passion for giving back has touched lives, making a lasting impact wherever she has lived. 
 
Professional Journey - Paula began her career as a Certified Legal Assistant at a prominent law firm in Louisville, Kentucky.
 
A Life Rooted in Family and Community - Originally from Southern Indiana, Paula, along with her husband and daughter, have lived in Morgan Hill, Colorado, Texas, and settled in Los Gatos in 1997.  After becoming a mother, Paula’s priority was being a stay-at-home mom while also supporting Jon’s career at Hensel Phelps. 
 
Community Leadership and Impact - Paula’s passion for service is evident in her many leadership and volunteering roles, including:  Junior League, Assistance League of Los Gatos, and Cancer CAREpoint.  Paula’s proudest contribution is her work with Cancer CAREpoint, a nonprofit she started volunteering with since its’ inception in 2010.    As a dedicated volunteer, Paula wore many hats – working in the office one day a week, performing administrative duties, assisting women in selecting wigs, and serving as an advocate and ambassador in the community.  Paula has also played a significant role in CCP’s signature yearly fundraising event, The Garden Party, serving as Auction Chair and Live Auction Director, helping raise approximately $1 million annually. 
Family - Paula’s husband is Jon Ball, a member of Rotary Club of San Jose.  They have one daughter, Katie, who works for Apple and lives in Piedmont. 
 

Sponsored by Mary Curtis

Amelia Capsuto, MBA, a Bay Area native, is deeply committed to the San Jose community and believes in "looking for the helpers" in times of crisis. Her journey as one of the 'helpers' began at Branham High School, where she organized a successful fundraising event to support a school in Nepal focused on children's literacy.
This spirit of service continued in her professional life, where she has more than a decade of experience working at nonprofits focused on the betterment of the Bay Area community. She currently works at a nonprofit addressing homelessness throughout Santa Clara County.
As a proud graduate of both San Jose State and Santa Clara Universities, she firmly believes in a values-driven education that prioritizes the community.
Bonding over music, martial arts, and a love of healthy debate, Amelia met her husband, Justin, through his sister and Amelia's former classmate. They finally tied the knot in 2021 after finishing her MBA. They are often seen at the opera, museums, theatre, and San Jose Jazz. A self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Amelia enjoys cooking, singing, traveling, practicing Krav Maga, and spoiling her rescue dog. She is excited to continue to give back to San Jose through Rotary.
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