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District leaders

Jocelyn V. Williams, DTM

District Director

Donna Fossmeyer, DTM

Program Quality Director

Samantha Traylor, DTM

Club Growth Director

Caroline Jeter, PM5

Administration Manager

Becky Noe, DTM

Finance Manager

Dean Robertson, DTM

Public Relations Manager

Elizabeth Ruiz, DTM

Immediate Past District Director

Mark Vine, EH5

Division L Director

Kyle Ray, IP4

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

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Division L 41 Area Director

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Division L 42 Area Director

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Division L 43 Area Director

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DIVISION M

Division M 30 Area Director

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Division M 31 Area Director

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Division M 32 Area Director

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Division M 33 Area Director

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DIVISION N

Division N 20 Area Director

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Division N 21 Area Director

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Division N 22 Area Director

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Division N 23 Area Director

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DIVISION O

Division O 10 Area Director

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Division O 11 Area Director

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Division O 12 Area Director

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Division O 13 Area Director

Division O 14 Area Director

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DIVISION P

Division P 1 Area Director

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Division P 2 Area Director

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Division P 3 Area Director

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Division P 4 Area Director

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Division P 5 Area Director

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DIVISION Q

Division Q 50 Area Director

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Division Q 51 Area Director

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Division Q 52 Area Director

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Division Q 53 Area Director

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DIVISION R

Division R 60 Area Director

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Division R 61 Area Director

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Division R 62 Area Director

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Division R 63 Area Director

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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

Allison Nissen, DTM

District Conference Co-Chairs

Sharla Ozen, DTM, PDD

District Conference Co-Chairs

Eddie Merla, DTM, PDG

Pathways Chair

Pamela Williams, DTM

Spanish COT (Club Officer Training) Chair

Spanish COT (Club Officer Training) Chair

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Spanish Speech Contest Chair

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CLUB GROWTH COMMITTEES

Club Coach Committee Chair

Terrie Green

Club Extension Chair (Leads & Sponsors)

Sharla Ozen, DTM, PDD

Club Growth Administration Committee Chair

Kathleen Washington

Club Growth Communication Chair

Andrea Tantillo

Club Growth Data Analytics Co-Chair

Avi Roy Chowdhury

Club Growth Data Analytics Co-Chair

Ellen Wieczorek

Club Growth Education Chair

Zenia Shipp

Club Growth Logistics Chair

Roop Roy

Club Outbound Lead Chair

Martha Elias, DTM, PDD

Club Partnership Chair

Thalicia Dillon

Club Quality Committee Chair

RaeAnn George

New Club Mentor Committee Chair

Jennifer Nelson

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District 56 became the second Toastmasters district in Texas on July 1, 1957, as a result of a split with District 25.

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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!

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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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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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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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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

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Kyle Ray, IP4

Division M Director

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Linda Goldberg, DTM

Division N Director

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Patricia Clarkson, DTM

Division O Director

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Ellen Wieczorek, DTM

Division P Director

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Tosin Esho, DL5

Division Q Director

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Irwan Kwik, DL5

Division R Director

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