The Rotary Club of Wellesley has announced that Michael Tobin will present at its January 2 meeting at the Wellesley College Club. Michael will speak about the Wellesley Conservation Council.
Michael Tobin is a volunteer officer and board member of the Wellesley Conservation Council, Wellesley's non-profit land trust, since 2015. He serves on the membership, social media, and fundraising committees and enjoys getting his hands dirty working on sanctuary maintenance and cleanups. Michael has been applying his interests in photography and drone (quadcopter) flying to support the land management and promotions of the Council. He also enjoys the outdoors including gardening at the Weston Road Community Gardens, fishing, and hiking.
Michael has served as an elected Town Meeting member since 2015, following his active involvement in the Save the North 40 campaign. When not outdoors, Michael is Vice President of Technology Platforms at Foundation Medicine, which provides personalized genomic testing to help cure patients' cancers. He has held leadership roles in high tech entrepreneurial high growth companies including Cambridge Technology Partners, StorageNetworks, GlassHouse Technologies, and Mobiquity. He is active in Temple Beth Elohim's social action initiatives and a frequent guest lecturer at Babson College.
Michael is an 18 year resident of Wellesley. He is married to Danna Greenberg, professor of organizational behavior at Babson College, and has three children across college and WHS.
All are welcomed for the light buffet and easy conversation beginning at 6:15 p.m. The 7-8 p.m. meeting will include Michael Tobin and his remarks on the Wellesley Conservation Council.
The Rotary Club of Wellesley is one of Wellesley’s oldest community service groups and conducts local programs to benefit the Town of Wellesley. Visit www.wellesleyrotary.org for times and location. The public is always invited to any Rotary program. Make reservations on the Rotary website’s calendar or call (781-591-0759) to speak with one of its board members.
A buffet meal is available for $30. When making a reservation, indicate meal preference in the comment section of the registration.