Speaker Date Topic
District Governor Brady Connell Sep 10, 2026
Annual DG Visit

Prior to his selection as District Governor, Brady served as Senior Assistant Governor

for Membership (2021-24) and Assistant Governor (2020-21). He has led several district

initiatives, including a partnership with Habitat for Humanity that united 12 Rotary clubs

to help build 10 homes for deserving families in Culver City, and a post-fire recovery

project that helped homeowners recover treasured belongings following the Los

Angeles wildfires.

 

Brady is a Past President and Rotarian of the Year of the Playa Venice Sunrise Club and

has served as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angles for

more than 25 years. A television executive producer and showrunner, Brady’s credits include The Great

Christmas Light Fight, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Survivor and The Amazing

Race. He lives in Marina del Rey with his wife, television producer Lauri Chryss, their

two future Rotarians, and five rescue pets. As District Governor, Brady is passionate about helping clubs grow, strengthening

member engagement, and reminding Rotarians to “Have Fun & Get It Done.”