Kiwanis Club Of Houston upcoming events

May 7th - Luncheon (07 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Kiwanis Club of Houston

May 7th Luncheon

This luncheon will be at Maggiano's!!

Speaker: Ashley Walter and Dr. Veit Brimer

White Lens Foundation

Ashley Walter is a Strategic Partnerships Manager at White Lens Foundation, where she leads partnerships and fundraising efforts to advance an AI-powered initiative focused on preventing online child exploitation before harm occurs. With a background spanning nonprofit operations, relationship development, and cross-sector collaboration, she has worked across organizations to build impactful programs, manage strategic growth, and connect communities to critical resources. Ashley brings experience in grant strategy, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement, helping drive innovative, prevention-focused solutions in child safety. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the Fashion Institute of Technology and is based in Houston, Texas. Outside of her work, Ashley lives in the Heights, where she enjoys spending time with her spouse, extended family, and cats, and is currently developing a zero-waste business.

Dr. Veit Brimer is an economist, entrepreneur, and international executive with decades of experience across the United States, Europe, and Asia. As Chairman of the Board and founding chair of White Lens Foundation, he leads the organization’s strategy, governance, and cross-border partnerships to advance child protection in digital environments.

Throughout his career, Dr. Brimer has founded and scaled multiple companies in industries including information technology, insurance, and funeral services, expanding operations into more than 30 countries. He is recognized for his ability to build high-performing teams, drive strategic growth, and manage complex international operations.

In addition to his entrepreneurial work, he has served as a professor of information management, equipping students with practical skills in business and technology. Dr. Brimer holds a PhD from the University of Southampton and brings a global, multidisciplinary perspective to his leadership at White Lens. Outside of his work, Dr. Brimer likes to play golf, read, teach and spend time with his family.

Basil Mac/Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

May 21st - Luncheon (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Kiwanis Club of Houston
May 21st Luncheon

This luncheon will be at Brennan's!!

Speaker: Sallie Alcorn

Sallie Alcorn was re-elected to a second term on Houston City Council in November 2023. As an at-large representative, she focuses primarily on citywide issues – budget and finance, transportation, infrastructure, and public safety. She currently serves as chair of the city’s Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee. During her first term, she chaired the Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee and she worked to strengthen the city’s noise and animal welfare ordinances.

Sallie also works on regional issues, serving on the board of the Houston-Galveston Area Council and on the Transportation Policy Council.

Sallie has over fifteen years of City Hall experience working in the housing department, the mayor’s flood recovery office, and as a city council staffer. She has a degree in finance from the University of Texas and a master’s in public administration from the University of Houston. Sallie and her husband George have been married 37 years and have four grown children.

June 4th - Luncheon (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Kiwanis Club of Houston

June 4th Luncheon

This luncheon will be at Maggiano's!!

Speaker: Pete Deichmann

Director of Land Conservation, Houston Audubon

Since joining Houston Audubon in 2013, Pete Deichmann has become a driving force for coastal conservation on the Upper Texas Coast. Pete holds a Biology degree from the University of Missouri and honed his expertise through research projects in Wyoming and Massachusetts, however his primary mission for the last decade has been the stewardship and expansion of Houston Audubon’s 18 nature sanctuaries on the Upper Texas Coast.

Pete oversees the complex management of these diverse ecosystems, leading critical initiatives in habitat restoration, biological research, and long-term conservation strategy. His recent work has been instrumental in protecting the region's biodiversity, most notably through his leadership in the landmark land acquisition, Save Bolivar Flats, on the Bolivar Peninsula. Join us as Pete discusses how this strategic expansion secures vital stopover habitat for migratory birds and ensures the continued resilience of our coastal wetlands.