Cynthia Mill

Cynthia Mill, current VPE of Southern Illinois Toastmasters, has been showing up to help others hone their public speaking, human relations and leadership skills for close to forty years. In 1986 she took her first Dale Carnegie® course, and became a certified facilitator in 2008. Joining Toastmasters two years later was a natural fit with […]
Aimee Pullen

Dr. Aimee Pullen has been a Toastmaster since 2015 and is dedicated to developing leaders, strengthening communication, and serving others. She currently serves as Vice President of Membership for the Webster Groves Toastmasters Club and Area Director for Area 53. She also proudly serves as the Immediate Past President of the Webster Groves Toastmasters Club […]
Emily Zhang

Emily Zhang has been an active member of the Chesterfield Toastmasters Club since 2014. As a native of China and a professional in corporate finance, she attributes her public speaking and communications kills directly to her time in Toastmasters.
Candace Alba-Marshall

Candace Alba-Marshall joined Triton Toastmasters in March 2020 after attending an open house that sparked a new chapter of personal and professional growth. Since joining, she has served in multiple club officer roles, including Vice President of Public Relations, Vice President of Membership, Vice President of Education, and Club President. Candace also served as Area […]
Trisha R. Gordon

Trisha R. Gordon, known as The RedefinHER™ has been a member of Toastmasters since 2023. Trisha has embraced the organization as a platform for continuous learning, leadership development, and communication excellence. As an active member of Shalom Church Toastmasters, Writers Ink (WINK), and Aspiring Speakers Toastmasters, Trisha has served of Vice President of Memberships, Vice President […]
Carrie Dostal

Carrie Dostal, Past Division Director, joined Toastmasters in 1999 and has been a member of four clubs in the former District 19, and is currently SAA of Voices in Motion. She has served several times as District Treasurer/Finance Manager. She has also been Auditor, Area Director, Program Quality Director and served on many committees over […]
Kari Sipinen

Kari has been a Toastmaster since 2016, discovering that communication is every bit as fascinating as embedded software. By profession, he’s an embedded software engineer. By curiosity, he’s an Improvert always learning, experimenting, and helping others grow. He believes the best leadership begins with listening, and the best conversations start with “Yes, and…” One of Kari’s […]
Ireen Smithers

Ireen Smithers is a versatile and highly competent project manager / business analyst professional possessing more than 15 years of international experience in directing business analysis and management information systems initiatives. She successfully delivered global business solutions that enhanced revenues, provided cost and/or time saving functionalities. She possesses solid management skills and the ability to […]
Richard Porter, DTM

Richard Porter, DTM, has been a member of Toastmasters since 2009 and earned the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation in 2017. Throughout his Toastmasters journey, he has served in numerous leadership roles at the club and district levels, including Club President, Vice President Education, Vice President Membership, Area Governor, Division Governor, District Finance Manager, and […]