About

District leaders

Jocelyn V. Williams, DTM

District Director

Donna Fossmeyer, DTM

Program Quality Director

Samantha Traylor, DTM

Club Growth Director

Dean Robertson, DTM

Public Relations Manager

Caroline Jeter, PM5

Administration Manager

Becky Noe, DTM

Finance Manager

Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM

Immediate Past District Director

Mark Vine, EH5

Division L Director

Kyle Ray, IP5

Division M Director

Linda Goldberg, DTM

Division N Director

Patricia Clarkson, DTM

Division O Director

Ellen Wieczorek, DTM

Division P Director

Tosin Esho, DL5

Division Q Director

Irwan Kwik, DL5

Division R Director

DIVISION L

Division L 40 Area Director

Jim Polomsky, EH3

Division L 41 Area Director

Diane LaDuca, PM4

Division L 42 Area Director

Michele Cuellar, DTM

Division L 43 Area Director

Camille Vaughan, DL1

DIVISION M

Division M 30 Area Director

Caitlin Mehdi, EH3

Division M 31 Area Director

Kathryn Kest, DTM

Division M 32 Area Director

Tauneshia Mattox, SR1

Division M 33 Area Director

Sheryle H. Warren, DTM

DIVISION N

Division N 20 Area Director

Jonathan Goodwin, CTM

Division N 21 Area Director

Lina Papaioannou, DTM

Division N 22 Area Director

Aurelien Mangano, VC5

Division N 23 Area Director

Arrissa Hill

DIVISION O

Division O 10 Area Director

Alberto Passamen, PM4

Division O 11 Area Director

Tammie Rochester, IP5

Division O 12 Area Director

Alicia Whitmire, SR1

Division O 13 Area Director

Division O 14 Area Director

Akin Oni, DTM

Jennifer Nelson, DTM

DIVISION P

Division P 1 Area Director

Robert Kieschnick, LD5

Division P 2 Area Director

Elizabeth A. Smith, DTM

Division P 3 Area Director

Timothy Davis, PM5

Division P 4 Area Director

Thalicia Dillon, PM5

DIVISION Q

Division Q 50 Area Director

Nicole Adams, DTM

Division Q 51 Area Director

Min Lynch, IP4

Division Q 52 Area Director

Mark Ulrich, DL5

Division Q 53 Area Director

Jorge Alba, EC5

DIVISION R

Division R 60 Area Director

Monique Ramos, DTM

Division R 61 Area Director

Billandre Okoye, CC

Division R 62 Area Director

Carlos Salamanca, DL5

Division R 63 Area Director

Ian White, IP4

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Alignment Committee Chair

Chandra Munagavalasa, DTM, PDD

Audit Committee Chair

Mary George, DTM

Credentials Chair

Michele Cuellar, DTM

District Chief Judge

Marcia Hudgens, DTM, PDDG

District Historian

Diane Nino, DTM

District Leadership Chair

Sharla Ozen, DTM, PDD

District Leadership Liaison

Sheryle H. Warren, DTM, PDDD

Logistics Manager

Harold Eaton, DTM

Parliamentarian

Gail E. Lover, DTM, PDDG, PRP

PROGRAM QUALITY COMMITTEES

Club Excellence Chair

Rose Williams Bradford, DTM, PDD

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Chair

Alison Nissen, DTM

District Conference Co-Chair

Sharla Ozen, DTM, PDD

District Conference Co-Chair

Eddie Merla, DTM, PDG

Pathways Chair

Pamela Williams, DTM

Spanish COT (Club Officer Training) Chair

Spanish COT (Club Officer Training) Chair

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

Spanish Speech Contest Chair

To Be Announced

CLUB GROWTH COMMITTEES

Club Coach Committee Chair

Terrie Green, DTM

Club Extension Chair (Leads & Sponsors)

Sharla Ozen, DTM, PDD

Club Growth Administration Committee Chair

Kathleen Washington, DTM

Club Growth Communication Chair

Andrea Tantillo, DTM

Club Growth Data Analytics Co-Chair

Avi Roy Chowdhury, DTM

Club Growth Data Analytics Co-Chair

Ellen Wieczorek, DTM

Club Growth Education Chair

Zenia Shipp, DTM

Club Growth Logistics Chair

Roop Roy, DTM

Club Outbound Lead Chair

Martha Elias, DTM, PDD

Club Partnership Chair

Thalicia Dillon, PM5

Club Quality Committee Chair

RaeAnn George, DTM

New Club Mentor Committee Chair

Jennifer Nelson, DTM

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Jocelyn V. Williams, DTM

District 56 Director

Distinguished Toastmaster Jocelyn V. Williams has been a member of Toastmasters since 2003, serving at every level within District 56—from Club Officer to Area and Division Director, and most recently as Club Growth Director and Program Quality Director. Now serving as the 2025–2026 District Director, Jocelyn is honored and energized to lead with purpose and passion. With over two decades of service, Jocelyn remains inspired by the transformative power of Toastmasters and the joy of helping others grow. Her leadership is anchored in the belief that together, we can achieve excellence, deepen our connections, and empower every member. Let's make this a year of lasting impact—together!

DonnaFossmeyer

Donna Fossmeyer, DTM

Program Quality Director

Distinguished Toastmaster Donna has more than 30 years of Toastmasters experience servicing at the club and District levels. She is committed to helping the members and District 56 reach Distinguished status.

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Samantha Traylor, DTM

Club Growth Director

Distinguished Toastmaster Samantha brings more than a decade of committed service to Toastmasters at the club and district levels. She has served in all officer roles, mentored and coached clubs, secured corporate donations, and supported her Division in achieving Select Distinguished status in the 2023-2024 yr. Passionate about member and club experience, she is dedicated to helping District 56 grow, thrive, and reach Distinguished status.

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Dean Robertson, DTM

Public Relations Manager

Distinguished Toastmaster Dean Robertson, Public Relations Manager for District 56 Toastmasters! With a robust background in leadership and dedicated service, Dean has consistently uplifted members through various officer roles at both the club and district levels. Believing that clear communication is the cornerstone of all success, Dean's primary goal this year is to significantly enhance the flow of information to ensure every District 56 member is well-informed and connected to the pulse of our vibrant community.

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Caroline Jeter, PM5

Administration Manager

Caroline Jeter has been an active member of Toastmasters since 2021, serving in a variety of leadership roles including VP Education, Treasurer, club sponsor, club mentor, and Area Director. For the 2025-2026 Toastmaster year, Caroline is proud to serve as Administration Manager. Passionate about helping others, Caroline finds joy in supporting members as they grow in confidence, achieve their goals, and reach new milestones. She looks forward to contributing to a successful year of service, leadership, and organizational excellence.

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Becky Noe, DTM

Finance Manager

Becky Noe is a CPA with over 27 years of accounting experience working in both operations accounting, internal audit and internal controls. Currently, Becky is building an internal audit function for a soon to be publicly traded organization. Becky joined Toastmasters in 2015. She has served in a variety of club officer roles. This is her third time serving as Finance Manager for District 56.

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Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM

Immediate Past District Director

"I've witnessed profound transformations in our members' communication skills and personal growth, igniting a passion for leadership that resonates in every corner of our diverse community. Serving alongside dedicated individuals committed to excellence has been an honor beyond words—a journey where every challenge conquered has led to unprecedented triumphs!"

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Mark Vine, EH5

Division L Director

Mark has been in Toastmasters since 2021 and during this time he has had the privilege to have held several leadership roles within his Home Club Deerwood Toastmasters, including VPE & President. This was followed by becoming an Area Director for Division L 41 during the 2024-25, which he thoroughly enjoyed, and is very excited to be continuing his Toastmaster Journey, as Director of Division L in District 56 in 2025-26!!! Mark firmly believes that “We Rise by Lifting Others” and greatly values the networking, leadership and educational opportunities Toastmasters has provided; particularly the friendships he has developed over the past few years.

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Kyle Ray, IP4

Division M Director

Kyle Ray serves as Division M Director for District 56, where he’s committed to helping clubs thrive through connection, encouragement, and clear goals. Having joined Toastmasters in 2012, Kyle now engages members with a steady hand and his heart for growth to every Toastmasters journey—believing that great leaders are built one speech, one meeting, and one relationship at a time.

Linda Goldberg, DTM

Division N Director

I joined Toastmasters in 1994 because my boss told me to join. I have stayed because of the confidence I have gained, the wonderful people I have met, and what I continue to learn from our diverse group at every meeting. I enjoy the sharing of stories in Toastmasters and find that we have more in common with others than we have differences.

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Patricia Clarkson, DTM

Division O Director

Distinguished Toastmaster Patricia Clarkson has been a proud member of Toastmasters since 2023, bringing energy, heart, and vision to every role she’s held. From Club President, VPE, VPM, and secretary, to Area Director and Club Coach Chair, Patricia now steps into the role of Division Director with deep commitment and a servant leader’s mindset. She believes in the life-changing power of clear communication and confident leadership. Patricia is passionate about encouraging others to step into their purpose, and she sees Toastmasters as a powerful space for growth, connection, and transformation. Her goal this year is to support, strengthen, and inspire every club she serves—one meeting, one member, one moment at a time.

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Ellen Wieczorek, DTM

Division P Director

I have had the honor of serving in various leadership capacities within Toastmasters, including President, Vice President Education, Vice President Membership, Vice President Public Relations, Secretary, Treasurer, and Area Director. These experiences have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of club and district operations. As Division Director, I am committed to supporting our clubs, developing future leaders, and advancing the mission of Toastmasters International with integrity and excellence.

Tosin Esho, DL5

Division Q Director

Tosin Esho will serve as the D56 Division Q Director for the 2025/2026 term. He has held various officer roles and is dedicated to helping Toastmasters and clubs achieve their goals.

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Irwan Kwik, DL5

Division R Director

Irwan joined Katy Toastmasters in April 2017 to improve his public speaking skills. He set a goal to complete ten speeches within eight months. Katy has been in his first city in the USA for eleven years. He likes to challenge himself mentally and physically, such as hiking with his family and friends. His slogan is "There is No Such Thing as a Perfect Time." His goal for 2025 in Toastmasters is to achieve the DTM award. During his 8-year tenure in Toastmasters, he has served as Club President, Club VPPR, Club VPE, and Area Director.

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