From the Rio Grande to Kabul: Lessons in Caring for Children in Crisis

Dean Winslow, MD is Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics and Senior Fellow (By courtesy) at CISAC/Freeman Spogli Institute at Stanford University. Dr. Winslow is a Master of the American College of Physicians, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. He is the author of over 100 papers. He is a member of the IDSA Sepsis Task Force and previously served as Chair of the Standards and Practice Guidelines Committee.

Colonel Winslow entered USAF/Air National Guard in 1980. He is a Distinguished Graduate of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine and a graduate of Air War College.. He went on to serve as Commander of the 159th Medical Group, as an infectious disease consultant to the USAF Surgeon General, and he was nominated by the President to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. 

He has 3,000 civilian and 1,200 military flying hours including 431 combat hours and 263 combat sorties. He has extensive operational experience in fighter, tactical airlift, and combat rescue missions. He holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot license.

Since 2006 Dr. Winslow has arranged medical care in the U.S. for 28 Iraqi children who have complicated medical conditions for which care is not available in Iraq. In 2015, Dr. Winslow and his wife, Dr. Julie Parsonnet, created The Eagle Fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which provides aid to middle eastern and central American refugees. In 2018 he co-founded Scrubs Addressing the Firearms Epidemic (SAFE), which unites health care professionals to address gun violence in the US as a public health issue and to advocate for education, research, and evidence-backed policy to reduce gun violence.

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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. 

            The 5,543rd meeting of the Rotary Club of San Jose was called to order on October 28, 2026 by President Tim Gill, elegantly costumed in keeping with the Halloween celebration he planned for the meeting. He thanked Military Care chaired by Megan Toeniskoetter and Brad Baron. But first, sad news. Rotarian Art Lund, a member of Rotary since 1983, passed away recently at age 93. A memorial service will be held Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. at Santa Clara University, and a eulogy will be delivered at a future Rotary meeting.

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. 
 

Sponsored by President Tim Gill

I was born in Mexico and had the privilege of growing up internationally because of my father’s job with Nestlé. I lived in three different cities in Mexico before moving to the Philippines. Over the years, I have also lived and worked in Germany, Indonesia, and Mexico, before settling in the Bay Area in 1997. My wife, Mary, and I have three children. Our daughter recently graduated from the University of Michigan and is now completing a residency program in Fresno. Our oldest son is studying finance at Fordham University, while our youngest son is a high school senior who hopes to become a pilot.
 
I am a serial entrepreneur with experience in networking, telecommunications, video streaming, and, most recently, legal technology. Throughout my career, I have also worked with companies such as Meta, Motorola, and DirecTV. I am currently the founder and CEO of BrioAI, where we deliver the power of artificial intelligence in a private and secure way. Our mission is to make legal resources more accessible, not only to lawyers but also to individuals who need help navigating difficult situations, such as families affected by immigration raids and workers who are treated unfairly.
 
I volunteer as a translator for legal nonprofit organizations, helping them connect with immigrants who need their services. I also co-chair the local chapter of my alma mater, Thunderbird School of Global Management. Recently, I joined the Enterprise Leadership Conference (ELC) committee as a Discussion Group Leader. I look forward to becoming involved in additional Rotary committees and contributing to projects that make a meaningful difference in our communities.
 
Water has always been a big part of our family’s lives. My wife was a member of the U.S. national synchronized swimming team and won medals at the World Championships. Our daughter continued swimming through high school, and both of our sons are accomplished water polo players. Alejandro is a goalie at Fordham University, where the team is currently ranked No. 5 in the NCAA. Ian recently represented Mexico at the Pan American Games in Bauru, Brazil, where the team qualified for next year’s World Championships. As for me, I still enjoy getting in the pool with our local masters swimming group, where I swim every morning with Tim Gill.
 
Our family has a friendly college football rivalry. My wife attended The Ohio State University, while our daughter went to the University of Michigan. So, the big question in our household is: Will you be a Wolverine or a Buckeye?