Friday April 17, 2026 
2:00 - 3:00 PM

Plenary Speaker: Dr. Megan Moreno, founder and Principal Investigator of the Social Media and Adolescent Health Research Team at UW Madison

Megan is helping families, educators, and clinicians navigate the challenges and opportunities of today’s digital world. As a nationally recognized pediatrician, researcher, and academic leader, Megan's research focuses on the intersection of technology and adolescent health and strongly aligns with Rotary’s mission of advancing health and creating lasting change.

One of the most urgent issues facing our communities today is how we reduce the harms associated with overexposure to smartphones. This session will focus on how Rotary clubs use their social capital — connection, belonging, and trusted networks — to partner with and support educators, healthcare organizations, and other critical community stakeholders to help youth have a more balanced relationship with their devices and to restore non-phone-based experiences to growing up.

Dr. Moreno serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Her research focuses on adolescent health and the impact of digital media and social platforms on youth well-being. Her work supports Rotary’s focus on disease prevention, mental health, and supporting children and youth. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Megan Moreno.

https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/research/research-groups/moreno/