The Rotary of Santa Fe Centro Passport Club and The Rotary Club of Los Alamos Present

A Journey Through History, Healing and Hope

Friday, October 3, 2025
8:00 am to 4:00 PM
La Fonda Hotel 100 E San Francisco St. Santa Fe, NM 87501

Speaker topics include economic diplomacy and nuclear nonproliferation, historical impacts and healing after conflict, global and Rotary International initiatives, and personal peace building. The focus will be on fostering dialogue around reconciliation by sharing projects, tools, and activity ideas for future development. This initiative will culminate in the unveiling of a Peace Pole at Thomas Macaione Park in Santa Fe.

Speakers

Manuel Montoya, PhD

Associate Professor, Economics
UNM Presidential Teaching Fellow
University of New Mexico
“Economic Diplomacy and Nuclear Nonproliferation”

Manuel (MJR) Montoya, Ph.D. (he/him) is an Associate professor in UNM’s Department of Economics. His work focuses on global political economy and how we make the planet a meaningful part of our social and economic realities and has published work on issues ranging from international trade to creative economy. He tended UNM where he became UNM’s first Latinx Rhodes Scholar. He then attended Oxford University where he received a master’s degree in philosophy, NYU where he studied politics and literature, and received his PhD from Emory University in International Relations and Comparative Literature as a CRS Fellow and George Woodruff Fellow. He has delivered over 150 lectures across the world and has advised world leaders on emerging markets and global conflict. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He recently received UNM’s Presidential Teaching Fellowship, UNM’s highest teaching honor. Dr. Montoya was born and raised in Mora, New Mexico.

Eria Matsumae

Hiroshima Peace Guide
“Sharing Hiroshima’s stories and global lessons of peace and reconciliation”

Being a trilingual in Japanese, English and Chinese, Eria Matsumae currently works as an officially licensed guide of Hiroshima Prefecture, as well as a member the Hiroshima Peace Messenger program promoting the city’s friendship with Chongqing as an “Hiroshima Messenger”. She conducts guided tours in English at sites in Hiroshima such as the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum, providing insights from both Japanese and international perspectives to tourists with a broad and deep understanding of Hiroshima’s history.

Having visited 44 countries, along with 35 years of living in seven countries across Southeast Asia to the Middle East, Eria has an extensive global experience. After returning to Japan from overseas at the age of 15. Eria worked in the Overseas Business Strategy ss Strategy Department at Sony Headquarters, engaging in various roles such as establishing new companies, facilitating joint ventures, and promoting exchanges with top executives from different firms. After 13 years of living in Japan, she moved to Singapore, in which she was responsible for component sales across Southeast Asia in a Japanese company.

Denise Moore

Clinical Director
Tierra Nueva Counseling
Southwestern College
“How to build peace in a time of war: it starts with us”

Denise Moore is the Clinical Director at the Tierra Nueva Counseling Center at Southwestern College in Santa Fe. She is a Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) in the state of New Mexico and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through the International Association of Trauma Professionals (CCTP). She additionally holds a credential for Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) through the National Board of Certified Counselors.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Southwestern College. She is currently a doctoral student at Southwestern College pursing her degree in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership.

Denise has extensive experience working with survivors of violence and incorporating trauma-informed practices in both therapy and supervision, and has been teaching for over 15 years. Denise was born and raised in Santa Fe and feels passionate about providing quality and equitable mental health services to the community she loves. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Other speakers – Rotarians and Partners

Tom Simon
Governor, Rotary District 5520

Bob Reid
Chair Peace Committee, Rotary District 5520

Laura Gonzales
Governor Nominee, Rotary District 5520

Ximena Murillo
Peace Activator, Rotary Positive Peace Activator Program

Charlie Hunt
Partnering for Peace: Friends of Peace Corps and Rotary International

Sponsors

Call for Entries: Youth Peace Painting Opportunity

What does peace mean to you?

We’re inviting young artists to share their vision of peace by designing a painting! Use your creativity to inspire others and show the world how we can build a more peaceful future.

Open to all youth!

Art may include drawings, words, or symbols that represent peace in your life, your community, or the world. Selected art pieces will be displayed at the Rotary Peace Conference, La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.

Prizes or recognition may be awarded

Deadline
9/15/2025

Questions?
info@rotarylosalamos.org

Let your voice be seen! Create for peace!

A Global Peace Conference: Uniting for a Future of Sustainable Peace

In a world where conflicts seem ever-present and the desire for global harmony remains elusive, the call for peace has never been more urgent. To address this need, a groundbreaking peace conference is being convened, inviting visionary individuals from across the globe to explore the steps already taken to foster peace in the international community, Hiroshima and here, the heart of the conference.

The conference, titled “From Hiroshima to Here: Building Sustainable Peace Practices for the Future,” will serve as a platform for open dialogue, reflection, and action. Drawing on historical lessons from Hiroshima’s experience and the innovative traditions of peace and healing that thrive in Los Alamos, the conference will delve into how Hiroshima has become a living testament to the power of peacebuilding through remembrance, education, and reconciliation.

Santa Fe, the City Different, & Los Alamos, where Discoveries are Made, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital, sits in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It’s renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a creative arts hotbed. Founded as a Spanish colonial outpost, Santa Fe has a rich and layered history. Today, it is a hub of international art, besides being a pivotal historical site in a history that has several goals related to peace, including promoting understanding, reconciliation, and cooperation. Santa Fe’s Sister Cities program builds relationships with other cities around the world to promote peace and prosperity. Global Santa Fe aims to create cross-cultural understanding and mutual respect through education and cultural exchange.

Los Alamos is recognized as one of the development and creation places of the atomic bomb—the primary objective of the Manhattan Project by the Los Alamos National Laboratory during World War II. In the years after World War II, the laboratory was primarily dedicated to a mission that involved national security and defense. But it is now a center of peace and national security. For more than a half-century, the scientists developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory have helped control the spread of nuclear materials. Together we work toward a unified goal: to maintain global peace and stability by ensuring a strong U.S. nuclear deterrent is in place. We strive to wage nuclear peace.

Hiroshima: A City of Remembrance and Resilience

Hiroshima is a city of peace, although it experienced one of the darkest chapters of human history—the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The city, decimated by the atomic bomb, was left with scars that would take decades to heal. Yet, in the aftermath of this tragedy, Hiroshima made a conscious decision to become a beacon of peace. The Peace Memorial Park and Museum, standing on the very site where the bomb was dropped, have become pilgrimage destinations for people around the world. Visitors leave with a profound sense of understanding of war and the importance of preventing such a tragedy from happening ever again. Over the years, Hiroshima has taken tangible steps to promote peace on a global scale. Through education, dialogue, and advocacy for nuclear disarmament, the city has demonstrated that healing is possible, but it requires commitment, collaboration, and collective action. Hiroshima’s efforts have been instrumental in raising awareness about the importance of diplomacy and peacebuilding in a chaotic world.

A Global Gathering: Sharing Insights and Innovations

The peace conference will offer participants the opportunity to learn firsthand about the role of Los Alamos National Laboratory & its pursuit of peace, as well as Hiroshima’s journey and the lasting impacts of its efforts to create a more peaceful world. Delegates from various nations, backgrounds, and disciplines will converge to discuss how the principles of peace and reconciliation, subject matter and its pursuit, and global resolutions can be applied to the contemporary challenges the world faces. Here, policy makers and grassroots activists, educators to artists, and scientists to young students, the conference will reflect the broad scope of peacebuilding efforts. Attendees will explore case studies, participate in panel discussions, and engage in collaborative workshops that focus on sustainable peace practices. The aim is not only to share knowledge but to empower each individual to contribute meaningfully to global peace, armed with the insights gained from Hiroshima’s legacy and the best practices from across the world.

Building Sustainable Peace: Steps We Can All Take

The conference will also highlight that every individual, how can we, as individuals, contribute to building sustainable peace? While global peace agreements and international diplomacy are key to lasting peace, the responsibility for change lies within every one of us. Individuals, through their daily actions, can play a significant role in promoting peace within their own communities. Participants will learn about peace practices that can be adopted on a personal level, such as active listening, conflict mediation, and promoting inclusivity and equity. They will be introduced to grassroots initiatives that work towards empowering marginalized communities, creating platforms for young voices, and providing opportunities for cross-cultural understanding. By learning from the successes and challenges of others, attendees will leave with a toolkit of strategies to promote peace in their daily lives. The conference will also highlight the importance of environmental sustainability as an integral component of peacebuilding. Environmental degradation and the depletion of resources often fuel conflict, and by embracing sustainable development and protecting natural resources, we lay the foundation for a more peaceful world. In this way, the conference will demonstrate that true peace is interconnected with ecological health and social justice.

Call to Action: From Conference to Change

The “From Hiroshima to Here” peace conference is not only a space for discussion but a springboard for concrete action. Participants will be encouraged to leave the conference with a personal commitment to contribute to peace in their daily lives—whether through community projects, advocating for policy change, or simply by engaging in more peaceful interactions in their personal life. The conference will culminate in a global peace declaration – the unveiling of a peace pole thus calling for collective action to address the root causes of conflict and work towards a future where peace is not just a dream but a reality. This declaration will be shared with international organizations, governments, and the public to inspire a renewed commitment to peacebuilding. It will serve as a roadmap for future generations. In closing, this peace conference will serve as a reminder that lasting peace is not in abstract concepts but a tangible goal that can be achieved through individual and collective efforts. By drawing inspiration from Hiroshima’s resilience, lessons learned from around the globe, and empowering individuals to adopt sustainable peace practices, this gathering will contribute to the creation of a future where peace is not just possible but achievable.

Why Sponsor?

Help us promote peace education, support cross-cultural understanding, and inspire
the next generation of changemakers. Your sponsorship directly supports: 

• A Rotary International Peace Pole, which will be installed at Thomas Macaione
• Park 
• Travel for international speakers
• Student & youth school art supplies and art departments
• Public outreach and documentation

Sponsorship Levels

PEACE BUILDER – $250
✓ Recognition in program & website
✓ 1 ticket to the event

BRIDGE BUILDER – $500
✓ All above +
✓ Social media feature
✓ Logo on event signage & slides

GLOBAL CITIZEN – $1,000
✓ All above +
✓ Verbal and media recognition.
✓ 2 extra tickets (3 total)

TITLE SPONSOR – $2,500+
✓ All above +
✓ Prime logo placement across all materials
✓ Table display space at the event
✓ Name in press release and media mentions