Community Service

¿Querés sentirte seguro en situaciones difíciles? En el mundo profesional, integrar tus emociones con tu cuerpo y tu mente también es fundamental. Unite a nuestras sesiones de entrenamiento grupal y aprendé a expresarte con confianza y libertad en un ambiente creado para eso. Tu cuerpo y tu voz pueden ser tus aliados: ponelos a tu servicio para comunicarte mejor. ¡Ya es momento de dar el salto! ZONA ALMAGRO - Lunes de febrero - 19:00 a 21:00 hs. ZONA SAN TELMO / CENTRO (Próximamente) Se abona AR$ 200.- por encuentro. Consultas por la plataforma o por correo a solange.riccardi@live.com.ar

### **Professional English Workshop: Speak & Write with Confidence to Succeed in the US Marketplace (PhD-Level Communication)** Take your English to the next level in a friendly, small-group setting — and learn how to communicate effectively to **get a job in the United States, advance your career, or earn a promotion in international companies**. This workshop is designed for professionals, students, and advanced learners who want to succeed in business, academia, and international careers connected to the United States. We focus on the exact communication skills used in **US companies, universities, interviews, meetings, and professional environments**. The sessions are led by **Dr. Zachary McKinley**, PhD-level instructor from the United States, and take place at a coffee shop in Palermo, near Parque Rosedal. **Format & pricing** * 2-hour classes * Monthly program: 4 classes per month * Fee: **$120.000 ARS per month** ($30.000 per class) * Small groups for personalized feedback **What we’ll work on:** * Academic and professional English writing for US contexts * Communication for job interviews and career advancement in the US * US business etiquette and workplace culture * Professional and business vernacular used in American companies * Presentation, pitching, and meeting skills for international roles * Clear, confident speaking in professional environments * Neutral English pronunciation (international / US standard) * Professional tone, hierarchy, and communication style in the US If you already speak English but want to **get a job in the United States, work with US companies, or position yourself for promotion**, this workshop is for you. ☕ Informal setting · 🎓 High-level content · 🌍 Career-focused US & international perspective

Hola! La idea Es reunirnos cada semana a compartir nuestras experiencias en Este camino de lucha contra la infertilidad para ser papas

¿Te gustaría eliminar de tu cabeza todo lo que te limita? ¿Te gustaría estar más alegre y atraer la abundancia a tu vida? “Todo en la vida viene a mí con facilidad, alegría y gloria”. Los pensamientos son una forma de energía que tienen carga eléctrica. Cuando pensamos mucho nuestro cerebro se sobrecarga, lo que hace que éste se encuentre en una frecuencia de ondas Beta. Este tipo de frecuencia nos bloquea, dificulta enormemente la relajación y eleva el nivel de estrés con los problemas que todo esto conlleva. Access Bars es una técnica de aplicación manual que consigue, mediante unos suaves toques en ciertos puntos específicos de la cabeza, que las ondas cerebrales cambien, pasando de ondas Beta (estado de vigilia) a ondas Theta o Delta (estados de relajación profunda). ¿Pero es sólo eso Access Bars? Access Bars es un proceso que activa 32 barras energéticas situadas en la cabeza. Cada una de estas barras contiene información sobre determinadas áreas de la vida (dinero, control, creatividad, poder, sexualidad, cuerpo, envejecimiento, alegría, tristeza, etc.). La información que dichas barras contienen son los puntos de vista que has ido creando y haciendo significativos a lo largo de tu existencia y que, de una forma u otra, te mantienen anclado y te impiden mejorar en algún aspecto de tu vida. Al ser estimuladas, las barras comienzan a descargarse y eliminar información (carga eléctrica). Se trata, literalmente, de formatear nuestro cerebro, como si de un disco duro se tratase. ¿Significa eso que perderás información valiosa para ti? ¿que olvidarás nombres, datos importantes o recuerdos vitales? PARA NADA. Access Bars no borra ese tipo de información, llamémosla objetiva, sino que, por ejemplo, hará desaparecer puntos de vista, percepciones como “los hombres son malos” o “hay que sufrir para conseguir lo que se quiere” seas consciente de ellas o no. Estas ideas asentadas en tu mente están limitando tu capacidad de recibir mucho más de esta vida. ¿Y qué se siente después de que esas barras sean activadas en una sesión de Access Bars? El primer síntoma suele ser una relajación profunda como casi nunca antes se ha experimentado. Muchas personas se duermen durante la sesión, otras entran en un estado de entresueño, en el que parecen dormidas pero están conscientes. En este estado de la mente, el inconsciente comienza a soltar y eliminar la basura acumulada durante años de forma suave y placentera. El segundo síntoma suele ser una sensación de paz y claridad mental, muy poco común para la mayoría de las personas. En los días siguientes a la sesión te envuelve un sentimiento de mayor seguridad y confianza en ti mismo, mayor creatividad, más soltura y alegría a la hora de relacionarte, y más placer y dinamismo en cuanto a lo físico se refiere. ¿Y a todo el mundo le pasa lo mismo? No, esto es lo que la mayoría describimos, en algunos casos la experiencia ha sido incluso mejor ¿Quieres saber qué más sucede tras una sesión? Los pensamientos limitantes y juicios que habitaban tu cabeza comienzan a desaparecer. Dejas de actuar en función del pasado o del miedo al futuro para vivir plenamente conectado con el presente. Lo que antes creías que era difícil o imposible sucede con menos o ningún esfuerzo de tu parte. Las posibilidades infinitas empiezan a mostrarse en tu vida y por primera vez en años vuelves a tener posibilidad de elección (real), no de elegir en base a tus pensamientos o sentimientos viejos y obsoletos que te limitaban, sino en base a tu conocimiento del momento presente. Access Bars es el inicio de un cambio de paradigma y una forma diferente de obrar en el mundo. Resulta tan fácil que parece mentira, lo sé, y tan profundo que deja boquiabierto a más de una persona, pero cuando lo experimentes entenderás de lo que hablo. LA PLATA - BUENOS AIRES - ARGENTINA (mayor parte del año) SANTIAGO - CHILLAN - CHILE (consultar) NYC - EEUU (Sept 2020)

\*\* Welcome to the Buenos Aires Compadres Club!\*\* We're a vibrant community of expats and locals living in Buenos Aires. Our social club is the perfect place for forging lasting friendships in this dynamic city. **Join us for an afternoon filled with laughter, games, and good company at the picturesque Mirador del Lago de las Regatas Park!** We begin with time for people to socialize over drinks and music. After a period, we'll start with a warm-up trust building activity, then active team game, and end with a thinking challenge. The games are structured for everyone to get involved and have fun regardless of skill level. **What to bring:** Snacks or drinks to share with others (optional) **How to find us:** [Exact location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hJUWKSPZTMs3bu6e6) is pinned in this google maps link. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Hola gente! ☕ Somos **Nómades Digitales Buenos Aires**, una comunidad de **trabajo remoto** que viene activando desde **2014**. Hace más de 10 años venimos armando encuentros, conectando gente de todo el mundo, compartiendo herramientas, experiencias y generando comunidad real en la ciudad. Y ahora… lo llevamos al siguiente nivel Estamos con **nuestro propio cafecito**, diseñado especialmente para trabajadores remotos: buen wifi, mesas cómodas, café de especialidad y ese clima ideal para laburar, conocer gente y conectar. La idea es simple: **trabajar mejor, aprender cosas nuevas y rodearse de gente que está en la misma**. Te gustaría conocer a otros nómades de la comunidad? T**odos los martes** nos juntamos en **Café Nómada** para nuestros **Desayunos de Inteligencia Artificial**. La dinámica es simple y buenísima: ✅ **Un orador invitado cada semana** (gente que está usando IA en serio, en negocios y proyectos reales) ✅ **Charla corta y práctica**, con herramientas y ejemplos aplicables (sin humo) ✅ **Espacio de networking** para conocer gente, compartir ideas y conectar con otros emprendedores, nómadas y equipos Todo acompañado de **café de especialidad**, **pastelería artesanal** y un ambiente ideal para arrancar la semana con energía y buena gente. **Todos los martes – 9:30 AM** **Café Nómada – Villa Crespo**

## 🎤 Culture Shock Karaoke – Private VIP Night 🎤 Ready to sing, laugh, and connect in a different way? We’re hosting a special **Culture Shock Karaoke Night** This won’t just be a typical night out — it’s a chance to share music, energy, and meet amazing people in a relaxed environment. 📅 Saturday, March 14 ⏰ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM 👥 Kenis Bar Karaoke - Salta 524 ✨ **Why this is special:** Kenis Bar Karaoke is a cozy karaoke spot, perfect for small groups where everyone gets a chance to sing and interact. Whether you love singing or just want to enjoy the atmosphere, it’s a great way to connect with new people and share a fun night together. 🍕 **Food and drinks** There is **all-you-can-eat pizza for $15,000 ARS**, and there is also a **bar with a variety of drinks available** for anyone who would like to order something during the night. 🎟 **Entry** • **$5.000 ARS** with reservation • **$7.000 ARS** at the door ⚠️ **Important:** Spots will be confirmed through a guest list. Once the group is full, registration will close. **To reserve your spot:** 👉 Follow us on Instagram and send me a private message there to confirm your participation. [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/) I will personally confirm your place and send you the community group link with all final details. Spots will be assigned in order of confirmation. If you want to sing — good, bad, loud, shy — or simply enjoy the atmosphere and connect with amazing people, this is your night. Let’s build a beautiful group ready to share, laugh, and create a memorable experience together 🎤✨ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎤 **Culture Shock Karaoke – Noche VIP Privada** 🎤 ¿Listo para cantar, reír y conectar de una manera diferente? Estamos organizando una noche especial de **Culture Shock Karaoke**. No será simplemente salir de fiesta — es una oportunidad para compartir música, energía y conocer personas increíbles en un ambiente relajado. 📅 **Sábado 14 de marzo** ⏰ **21:00 – 23:00** 📍 **Kenis Bar Karaoke – Salta 524** ✨ **¿Por qué es especial?** Kenis Bar Karaoke es un lugar acogedor, ideal para grupos pequeños donde todos tienen la oportunidad de cantar e interactuar. Ya sea que te encante cantar o simplemente quieras disfrutar del ambiente, es una excelente forma de conocer gente nueva y pasar una noche divertida. 🍕 **Comida y bebidas** Hay **pizza libre por $15.000 ARS**, y también un **bar con una variedad de bebidas disponibles** para quienes quieran pedir algo durante la noche. 🎟 **Entrada** • **$5.000 ARS con reserva** • **$7.000 ARS en puerta** ⚠️ **Importante:** Los lugares se confirmarán mediante una lista de invitados. Una vez que el grupo se complete, se cerrará la inscripción. Para reservar tu lugar: 👉 Síguenos en Instagram y envíame un mensaje privado para confirmar tu participación. [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/) Yo confirmaré personalmente tu lugar y te enviaré el enlace del grupo de la comunidad con todos los detalles finales. Los lugares se asignarán por orden de confirmación. Si querés venir a cantar — bien, mal, fuerte, tímido — o simplemente disfrutar del ambiente y conectar con personas increíbles, esta es tu noche. Armemos un hermoso grupo listo para compartir, reír y crear una experiencia memorable juntos 🎤✨

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDycCG1Qqe4ICrrW55cMK7?mode=hqrt1 Attendance confirmation Participation is confirmed in two steps: by registering for the event on Meetup and confirming again via WhatsApp on the day of the session. This coworking gathering is meant to create a relaxed space where people can work, exchange ideas, and connect with others in a friendly atmosphere. We do not aim for large or crowded events, but for a comfortable environment. If there are not enough confirmations during the day of the event, the session may be rescheduled. We invite you to share a weekly afternoon of work in Recoleta, in a comfortable and quiet coworking space, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. This coworking meetup is designed for remote professionals, independent workers, digital nomads, researchers, writers, freelancers, and creatives who usually work online from their laptops. Just bring your laptop or work materials. The proposal is to work together, with each person focused on their own tasks, while sharing a calm and respectful environment. This is primarily a coworking space, with openness to social interaction, shared breaks, or simply getting to know new people, making new friends, or professional contacts. The venue has a café, spacious coworking areas, and lounge areas. You may also join the WhatsApp group, where we will share some social activities starting in January, for those interested in activities outside the coworking space and schedule. Location: Work Café Recoleta – Av. Santa Fe 1634, CABA Please confirm your attendance via Meetup before each meeting. Practical note: Some large tables have built-in power outlets with limited space. We recommend bringing USB cables or adapters. There are also wall outlets available. ------------------------- Te invitamos a compartir una tarde semanal de trabajo en Recoleta, en un espacio de coworking cómodo y tranquilo, de 15:00 a 18:00 hs, con tu computadora o materiales de trabajo. Este meetup de coworking está pensado para profesionales remotos, trabajadores independientes, nómadas digitales, investigadores, escritores, freelancers y creativos que suelen trabajar online desde sus laptops. La propuesta es trabajar en grupo, con cada persona enfocada en sus propias tareas, compartiendo un entorno calmo y respetuoso. Este es principalmente un espacio de coworking, con apertura a la interacción social, descansos compartidos, o simplemente conocer nuevas personas, hacer nuevos amigos o contactos profesionales. El lugar cuenta con cafetería, amplios espacios de coworking y salas de estar. También podés unirte al grupo de WhatsApp, donde iremos compartiendo algunos eventos sociales a partir de enero, para quienes estén interesados en actividades sociales fuera del espacio y horario del coworking. Lugar: Work Café Recoleta – Av. Santa Fe 1634, CABA Te pedimos confirmar asistencia por Meetup antes de cada encuentro. Nota práctica: Algunas mesas grandes tienen tomas integradas con poco espacio. Recomendamos llevar cables USB o adaptadores. También hay enchufes en las paredes.

Español Abajo **☕️ Coffee Talk: Where Conversations Are Stronger Than the Coffee ☕️** Had enough of awkward small talk and silent social gatherings? This is your chance to break free. Join us for a night of meaningful conversations about life, dreams, existential crises, and why we keep procrastinating our goals. \*\* What to expect?\*\* ✔️ Thought-provoking questions (but not too deep, we promise). ✔️ Interesting people with zero interest in discussing traffic. ✔️ Interactive dynamics that push you out of your comfort zone—without feeling like a job interview. If you're ready for an evening of deep conversations, great coffee, and a dash of sarcastic humor, save your spot before you regret it (again). **Where?** Diletto – Perón 4217 (because coffee without great conversations is just wasted caffeine). **How much?** $5,000 ARS / $5 USD (yes, genuine connections have a price, but they’re worth every cent). **FOLLOW US** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] *** **☕️Coffee Talk: Donde las Conversaciones Son Más Fuertes que el Café☕️** Si ya tuviste suficiente de las mismas charlas de ascensor y los silencios incómodos en reuniones sociales, este es tu evento. Aquí venimos a hablar de todo lo que realmente importa: la vida, los sueños, las crisis existenciales y por qué seguimos procrastinando nuestras metas. \*\* ¿Qué puedes esperar?\*\* ✔️ Preguntas que te harán pensar (pero no demasiado, prometemos). ✔️ Gente interesante con cero ganas de hablar del tráfico. ✔️ Dinámicas interactivas que te sacarán de tu zona de confort sin hacerte sentir en una entrevista de trabajo. Si estás listo para una tarde de conversaciones profundas con café en mano y un toque de humor sarcástico, reserva tu lugar antes de que te arrepientas (otra vez). **¿Dónde?** Diletto – Perón 4217 (porque el café sin buenas conversaciones es solo cafeína desperdiciada). **¿Cuánto?** $5.000 ARS / $5 USD (sí, las conexiones genuinas tienen su precio, pero valen cada centavo). **FOLLOW US** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]

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## ☕ **Language Exchange Café – Español & English. Real connections ✨** **Ubicación:** Francis Café – Charcas 3251 **Horario:** 18:00 a 20:00 **Entrada:** $5.000 ARS / 5$ ### **Español** ¿Cansado de practicar idiomas solo con apps que no te contestan? ¿Harto de decir *“How are you?”* y que nadie te pregunte de vuelta? Este **Language Exchange Café** es para personas reales, conversaciones reales y cafés de verdad ☕ Nos juntamos en **Francis Café** para hablar **español, inglés (o spanglish sin culpa)**, intercambiar culturas y crear conexiones que no mueren cuando se termina el café. No es una clase No hay profesores Nadie te corrige con cara de superioridad Solo charlas relajadas, risas, acentos variados y ese momento mágico donde entendés… o fingís que entendés y seguís igual Ideal para: extranjeros, viajeros y locales curiosos ️ practicar idiomas sin presión conocer gente interesante en un ambiente tranquilo Vení por el idioma. Quedate por el café. Y tal vez… por las conexiones reales ✨ *** **Location:** Francis Café – Charcas 3251 **Time:** 6:00 – 8:00 PM **Entry fee:** $5,000 ARS ### **English** Tired of practicing languages with apps that never reply? Sick of saying *“How are you?”* and no one asking back? This **Language Exchange Café** is for real people, real conversations, and real coffee ☕ We meet at **Francis Café** to speak **Spanish, English (or guilt-free Spanglish)**, exchange cultures, and create connections that don’t disappear when the coffee is gone. Not a class No teachers No one correcting you with a superior look Just relaxed chats, laughs, different accents, and that magical moment when you understand… or pretend you do and keep going Perfect for: expats, travelers, and curious locals ️ practicing languages with zero pressure meeting interesting people in a calm environment Come for the language. Stay for the coffee. And maybe… for the real connections ✨

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins. DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event. Should be a good one, Dan

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association: They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon