Keith Romaine, DTM

Speech Contest Training Co-Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster Keith Romaine is a charter member of Sugar Speakers Toastmasters and Missouri City Toastmasters clubs. Keith previously served as Division M Director and was the Contest Chair for the 2020 District 56 Conference Speech Contest. He has competed at the District level in Humorous and International Speech Contests. He has been retired since 2016 and spends his time serving in Toastmasters, gardening, and playing pickleball.

Maria Pollard, DTM

Speech Contest Training Co-Chair

Toastmasters member since 2012. Currently a member of both the Diamond and Missouri City Toastmasters clubs. I was one of the club mentors for the MC club and decided to become a member afterward! Fun and positive environment with great, experienced people. Continue learning something at every meeting.

Danyell Williams, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Danyell Williams is a healthcare professional with a passion for quality and patient safety. She joined Houston Methodist Toastmasters in June 2021 and has held the offices of Vice President Education, President, and currently Vice President Public Relations. In her spare time, Danyell can usually be found with a good book close by but can be persuaded to trade that in for participating in community events, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, loves to hug others. She does this by helping, understanding and giving back what has been given to her (plus some). She's the Past Immediate President and current VPE of Master Evaluators Toastmasters.

Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Fatimar Jones: Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Robert joined Toastmasters in January 2013 as a charter member of the CITGO Voice, and he is currently also a member of Dinning Out Toastmasters. Robert has served in all of the Club Officer roles.  He has served as an Area and Division Director, District Administration Manager, Conference Co-Chair, Area Council Chair/Consultant, Realignment Committee member, District Leadership Committee member, Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach, and COT/TLI Trainer.  Robert enjoys Toastmasters and has made many friends over the years.

Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

Pamela Williams, DTM

Pathways Chair

Pathways Chair, Distinguished Toastmaster, Pamela Williams, enjoys the learning, teaching, and mentoring experiences in Toastmasters. Pamela is a proud member of the President's Distinguished Club - Clear Lake Communicators going on 16 years. She is currently the VP Education and has served in every officer role in the club. As a Pathways Guide, Pamela has assisted several clubs with the launch of Pathways and continues to train several clubs. She created a Pathways How to Guide for Club Members and Officers that she updates as needed. Pamela has earned 2 Distinguished Toastmaster Awards (DTMs) (one in the Legacy Program and one in Pathways). She has served the District as a Distinguished Division Director once & a Distinguished Area Director twice. Pamela has also facilitated club officer training for many years. Her business experience includes being an Accountant (U of H Cougars), a Corporate Training Consultant and a Self-Development Coach. The skills and knowledge she gained along the way enabled Pamela to make her courses fun and informative.

Pamela Williams, DTM

Pathways Chair

Pathways Chair, Distinguished Toastmaster, Pamela Williams, enjoys the learning, teaching, and mentoring experiences in Toastmasters. Pamela is a proud member of the President's Distinguished Club - Clear Lake Communicators going on 16 years. She is currently the VP Education and has served in every officer role in the club. As a Pathways Guide, Pamela has assisted several clubs with the launch of Pathways and continues to train several clubs. She created a Pathways How to Guide for Club Members and Officers that she updates as needed. Pamela has earned 2 Distinguished Toastmaster Awards (DTMs) (one in the Legacy Program and one in Pathways). She has served the District as a Distinguished Division Director once & a Distinguished Area Director twice. Pamela has also facilitated club officer training for many years. Her business experience includes being an Accountant (U of H Cougars), a Corporate Training Consultant and a Self-Development Coach. The skills and knowledge she gained along the way enabled Pamela to make her courses fun and informative.

Danyell Williams, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Danyell Williams is a healthcare professional with a passion for quality and patient safety. She joined Houston Methodist Toastmasters in June 2021 and has held the offices of Vice President Education, President, and currently Vice President Public Relations. In her spare time, Danyell can usually be found with a good book close by but can be persuaded to trade that in for participating in community events, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, loves to hug others. She does this by helping, understanding and giving back what has been given to her (plus some). She's the Past Immediate President and current VPE of Master Evaluators Toastmasters.

Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Fatimar Jones: Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Robert joined Toastmasters in January 2013 as a charter member of the CITGO Voice, and he is currently also a member of Dinning Out Toastmasters. Robert has served in all of the Club Officer roles.  He has served as an Area and Division Director, District Administration Manager, Conference Co-Chair, Area Council Chair/Consultant, Realignment Committee member, District Leadership Committee member, Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach, and COT/TLI Trainer.  Robert enjoys Toastmasters and has made many friends over the years.

Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

Danyell Williams, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Danyell Williams is a healthcare professional with a passion for quality and patient safety. She joined Houston Methodist Toastmasters in June 2021 and has held the offices of Vice President Education, President, and currently Vice President Public Relations. In her spare time, Danyell can usually be found with a good book close by but can be persuaded to trade that in for participating in community events, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, loves to hug others. She does this by helping, understanding and giving back what has been given to her (plus some). She's the Past Immediate President and current VPE of Master Evaluators Toastmasters.

Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Fatimar Jones: Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Robert joined Toastmasters in January 2013 as a charter member of the CITGO Voice, and he is currently also a member of Dinning Out Toastmasters. Robert has served in all of the Club Officer roles.  He has served as an Area and Division Director, District Administration Manager, Conference Co-Chair, Area Council Chair/Consultant, Realignment Committee member, District Leadership Committee member, Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach, and COT/TLI Trainer.  Robert enjoys Toastmasters and has made many friends over the years.

Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

Pamela Williams, DTM

Pathways Chair

Pathways Chair, Distinguished Toastmaster, Pamela Williams, enjoys the learning, teaching, and mentoring experiences in Toastmasters. Pamela is a proud member of the President's Distinguished Club - Clear Lake Communicators going on 16 years. She is currently the VP Education and has served in every officer role in the club. As a Pathways Guide, Pamela has assisted several clubs with the launch of Pathways and continues to train several clubs. She created a Pathways How to Guide for Club Members and Officers that she updates as needed. Pamela has earned 2 Distinguished Toastmaster Awards (DTMs) (one in the Legacy Program and one in Pathways). She has served the District as a Distinguished Division Director once & a Distinguished Area Director twice. Pamela has also facilitated club officer training for many years. Her business experience includes being an Accountant (U of H Cougars), a Corporate Training Consultant and a Self-Development Coach. The skills and knowledge she gained along the way enabled Pamela to make her courses fun and informative.

Pamela Williams, DTM

Pathways Chair

Pathways Chair, Distinguished Toastmaster, Pamela Williams, enjoys the learning, teaching, and mentoring experiences in Toastmasters. Pamela is a proud member of the President's Distinguished Club - Clear Lake Communicators going on 16 years. She is currently the VP Education and has served in every officer role in the club. As a Pathways Guide, Pamela has assisted several clubs with the launch of Pathways and continues to train several clubs. She created a Pathways How to Guide for Club Members and Officers that she updates as needed. Pamela has earned 2 Distinguished Toastmaster Awards (DTMs) (one in the Legacy Program and one in Pathways). She has served the District as a Distinguished Division Director once & a Distinguished Area Director twice. Pamela has also facilitated club officer training for many years. Her business experience includes being an Accountant (U of H Cougars), a Corporate Training Consultant and a Self-Development Coach. The skills and knowledge she gained along the way enabled Pamela to make her courses fun and informative.

Danyell Williams, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Danyell Williams is a healthcare professional with a passion for quality and patient safety. She joined Houston Methodist Toastmasters in June 2021 and has held the offices of Vice President Education, President, and currently Vice President Public Relations. In her spare time, Danyell can usually be found with a good book close by but can be persuaded to trade that in for participating in community events, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, loves to hug others. She does this by helping, understanding and giving back what has been given to her (plus some). She's the Past Immediate President and current VPE of Master Evaluators Toastmasters.

Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Fatimar Jones: Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Robert joined Toastmasters in January 2013 as a charter member of the CITGO Voice, and he is currently also a member of Dinning Out Toastmasters. Robert has served in all of the Club Officer roles.  He has served as an Area and Division Director, District Administration Manager, Conference Co-Chair, Area Council Chair/Consultant, Realignment Committee member, District Leadership Committee member, Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach, and COT/TLI Trainer.  Robert enjoys Toastmasters and has made many friends over the years.

Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

Danyell Williams, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Danyell Williams is a healthcare professional with a passion for quality and patient safety. She joined Houston Methodist Toastmasters in June 2021 and has held the offices of Vice President Education, President, and currently Vice President Public Relations. In her spare time, Danyell can usually be found with a good book close by but can be persuaded to trade that in for participating in community events, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, loves to hug others. She does this by helping, understanding and giving back what has been given to her (plus some). She's the Past Immediate President and current VPE of Master Evaluators Toastmasters.

Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Fatimar Jones: Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Robert joined Toastmasters in January 2013 as a charter member of the CITGO Voice, and he is currently also a member of Dinning Out Toastmasters. Robert has served in all of the Club Officer roles.  He has served as an Area and Division Director, District Administration Manager, Conference Co-Chair, Area Council Chair/Consultant, Realignment Committee member, District Leadership Committee member, Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach, and COT/TLI Trainer.  Robert enjoys Toastmasters and has made many friends over the years.

Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

Pamela Williams, DTM

Pathways Chair

Pathways Chair, Distinguished Toastmaster, Pamela Williams, enjoys the learning, teaching, and mentoring experiences in Toastmasters. Pamela is a proud member of the President's Distinguished Club - Clear Lake Communicators going on 16 years. She is currently the VP Education and has served in every officer role in the club. As a Pathways Guide, Pamela has assisted several clubs with the launch of Pathways and continues to train several clubs. She created a Pathways How to Guide for Club Members and Officers that she updates as needed. Pamela has earned 2 Distinguished Toastmaster Awards (DTMs) (one in the Legacy Program and one in Pathways). She has served the District as a Distinguished Division Director once & a Distinguished Area Director twice. Pamela has also facilitated club officer training for many years. Her business experience includes being an Accountant (U of H Cougars), a Corporate Training Consultant and a Self-Development Coach. The skills and knowledge she gained along the way enabled Pamela to make her courses fun and informative.

Keith Romaine, DTM

Speech Contest Training Co-Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster Keith Romaine is a charter member of Sugar Speakers Toastmasters and Missouri City Toastmasters clubs. Keith previously served as Division M Director and was the Contest Chair for the 2020 District 56 Conference Speech Contest. He has competed at the District level in Humorous and International Speech Contests. He has been retired since 2016 and spends his time serving in Toastmasters, gardening, and playing pickleball.

Maria Pollard, DTM

Speech Contest Training Co-Chair

Toastmasters member since 2012. Currently a member of both the Diamond and Missouri City Toastmasters clubs. I was one of the club mentors for the MC club and decided to become a member afterward! Fun and positive environment with great, experienced people. Continue learning something at every meeting.

Fatimar Jones, DTM

2023 District Fall Education Summit Co-Chair

Fatimar Jones is a Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Gevenia Bradford, DTM, COT Team

SAA Trainer

Gevenia Bradford, DTM: Gevenia’s Toastmasters journey began in April 2012 with the Pearland Toastmasters Club. She served as Vice President of Public Relations and supported the Vice President of Education by assigning Mentors to the club’s new members and monitoring the process. She was a charter member and club sponsor of the Mid-West Pearland Club. Gevenia has served as Area and Division Director of Division P4 in District 56. While performing in the Division Director’s role, she was instrumental in starting the Young Professional Toastmasters Club, now the Southeast Houston Toastmasters Club.  She has served as an area contest judge and Club Officer Trainer. She is an ATD – Association for Talent Development member and a Distinguished Toastmaster.

Harold Eaton, DTM, Club Officer Training Team

Treasurer Trainer

Harold joined Toastmasters for the first time in 1982 with Nooners Toastmasters in Greenway Plaza. After 32 years busy with work and family, he came back to Toastmasters with Houston Galleria Project Management Toastmasters in 2014 and has also joined Health Wealth and Happiness Toastmasters. Harold is an engineer who moved to IT in the mid-'80s when personal computers were introduced. Harold says he has repeatedly found the benefits of connections with others based on communication.

Javier Florez, DTM, COT Team

VPPR Trainer

Javier Florez, DTM, has been a member of District 56 for 15 years.  He has taken on several club leadership roles and has been a member of several clubs throughout the district.  He has additionally been an Area Governor, an Area Director, and Public Relations Officer (PRO) for District 56.  He enjoys the process of continuous growth and supporting people with their personal growth in communication, leadership, and personal development.  Toastmasters provides an environment for exploration and creativity in communication which he embraces by getting involved with various activities, hobbies, and professional endeavors, including storytelling, comedy, improvisation, technical training, motivational speaking, and coaching.  He looks forward to supporting District 56 and its members with their educational goals during the upcoming Toastmasters season.

Jennifer Nelson, DTM, Division O Director and COT Training Team

Vice President Membership

Jennifer Nelson, DTM, Division O Director, is honored and excited to serve on the COT Training Team! In District 56, Jennifer has held all club officer roles with lessons learned from every experience!  It is essential in every role to have direction, know the responsibilities, and see how each person is supported! Let's have FUN as we Learn and Grow with each other!  Let’s have the BEST year ever!

Mark Vine, COT Team

VPE Trainer

I joined Deerwood Toastmasters in 2021 and I have not looked back since. During my short time with the club, I have served as SSA, VPE and I am now the President elect for this coming year for which I very excited. I cannot believe the progress in have made during this time, Toastmasters has provided me with a safe space not only in terms of structuring and making speeches, but also improved my listening and feedback skills; all of which are very important to becoming an effective leader and communicator. TM has also been a fantastic opportunity to broaden my network outside of my usual circle of personal/professional friends/colleagues and make a bunch of new ‘mates’ through the club and getting involved with other district activities - everyone's super friendly and welcoming!

Mary Jubb, Division M Director and PQD Team

Teach / Zoom Lead

Mary Jubb is a geologist, Toastmaster, and mom originally from the mountains of East Tennessee. She holds a BS in Geology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an MS in Geology from the University of Tennessee. Her career as a geologist took her to North Carolina, Ohio, and California before settling in Houston in 2014. She joined Missouri City Toastmasters in 2018 and Sound of Greenway Toastmasters in 2019 and has served as an officer in both clubs. In 2022, she won Best Presentation at the International Geomechanics Symposium in Abu Dhabi, thanks to her experience in Toastmasters. When she isn’t looking at rocks or planning speeches for Toastmasters, she enjoys reading, running, playing with her dogs and cat, and homeschooling her two boys.

PQD COT Team

Prospective Member Engagement

Rose Bradford, DTM, PDD, Club Officer Training TEAM

Secretary Trainer

Rose Williams served as 2013-2014 Area O12 Governor and then as 2014-2015 Division O Governor for District 56. She served as the 2016-2017 Secretary to Dining Out Toastmasters and has greatly benefited DOT and our District. She is dedicated to excellence as the District 2016 Spring Conference Co-Chair and 2016-2017 DTM Chair, the Club Growth Director (2018-2019), and the Program Quality Director (2019-2020). In May 2020, Rose was elected to serve as the District Director for District 56, serving Houston and surrounding areas. We look forward to her future contributions to members and District 56.

Zenia Shipp, DTM, New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair, and Club Officer Training Team

Club President Trainer

Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

Pamela Williams, DTM

Pathways Chair

Pathways Chair, Distinguished Toastmaster, Pamela Williams, enjoys the learning, teaching, and mentoring experiences in Toastmasters. Pamela is a proud member of the President's Distinguished Club - Clear Lake Communicators going on 16 years. She is currently the VP Education and has served in every officer role in the club. As a Pathways Guide, Pamela has assisted several clubs with the launch of Pathways and continues to train several clubs. She created a Pathways How to Guide for Club Members and Officers that she updates as needed. Pamela has earned 2 Distinguished Toastmaster Awards (DTMs) (one in the Legacy Program and one in Pathways). She has served the District as a Distinguished Division Director once & a Distinguished Area Director twice. Pamela has also facilitated club officer training for many years. Her business experience includes being an Accountant (U of H Cougars), a Corporate Training Consultant and a Self-Development Coach. The skills and knowledge she gained along the way enabled Pamela to make her courses fun and informative.

Danyell Williams, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Danyell Williams is a healthcare professional with a passion for quality and patient safety. She joined Houston Methodist Toastmasters in June 2021 and has held the offices of Vice President Education, President, and currently Vice President Public Relations. In her spare time, Danyell can usually be found with a good book close by but can be persuaded to trade that in for participating in community events, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, loves to hug others. She does this by helping, understanding and giving back what has been given to her (plus some). She's the Past Immediate President and current VPE of Master Evaluators Toastmasters.

Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Fatimar Jones: Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Robert joined Toastmasters in January 2013 as a charter member of the CITGO Voice, and he is currently also a member of Dinning Out Toastmasters. Robert has served in all of the Club Officer roles.  He has served as an Area and Division Director, District Administration Manager, Conference Co-Chair, Area Council Chair/Consultant, Realignment Committee member, District Leadership Committee member, Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach, and COT/TLI Trainer.  Robert enjoys Toastmasters and has made many friends over the years.

Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

Danyell Williams, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Danyell Williams is a healthcare professional with a passion for quality and patient safety. She joined Houston Methodist Toastmasters in June 2021 and has held the offices of Vice President Education, President, and currently Vice President Public Relations. In her spare time, Danyell can usually be found with a good book close by but can be persuaded to trade that in for participating in community events, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, loves to hug others. She does this by helping, understanding and giving back what has been given to her (plus some). She's the Past Immediate President and current VPE of Master Evaluators Toastmasters.

Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Fatimar Jones: Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Robert joined Toastmasters in January 2013 as a charter member of the CITGO Voice, and he is currently also a member of Dinning Out Toastmasters. Robert has served in all of the Club Officer roles.  He has served as an Area and Division Director, District Administration Manager, Conference Co-Chair, Area Council Chair/Consultant, Realignment Committee member, District Leadership Committee member, Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach, and COT/TLI Trainer.  Robert enjoys Toastmasters and has made many friends over the years.

Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

Pamela Williams, DTM

Pathways Chair

Pathways Chair, Distinguished Toastmaster, Pamela Williams, enjoys the learning, teaching, and mentoring experiences in Toastmasters. Pamela is a proud member of the President's Distinguished Club - Clear Lake Communicators going on 16 years. She is currently the VP Education and has served in every officer role in the club. As a Pathways Guide, Pamela has assisted several clubs with the launch of Pathways and continues to train several clubs. She created a Pathways How to Guide for Club Members and Officers that she updates as needed. Pamela has earned 2 Distinguished Toastmaster Awards (DTMs) (one in the Legacy Program and one in Pathways). She has served the District as a Distinguished Division Director once & a Distinguished Area Director twice. Pamela has also facilitated club officer training for many years. Her business experience includes being an Accountant (U of H Cougars), a Corporate Training Consultant and a Self-Development Coach. The skills and knowledge she gained along the way enabled Pamela to make her courses fun and informative.

Pamela Williams, DTM

Pathways Chair

Pathways Chair, Distinguished Toastmaster, Pamela Williams, enjoys the learning, teaching, and mentoring experiences in Toastmasters. Pamela is a proud member of the President's Distinguished Club - Clear Lake Communicators going on 16 years. She is currently the VP Education and has served in every officer role in the club. As a Pathways Guide, Pamela has assisted several clubs with the launch of Pathways and continues to train several clubs. She created a Pathways How to Guide for Club Members and Officers that she updates as needed. Pamela has earned 2 Distinguished Toastmaster Awards (DTMs) (one in the Legacy Program and one in Pathways). She has served the District as a Distinguished Division Director once & a Distinguished Area Director twice. Pamela has also facilitated club officer training for many years. Her business experience includes being an Accountant (U of H Cougars), a Corporate Training Consultant and a Self-Development Coach. The skills and knowledge she gained along the way enabled Pamela to make her courses fun and informative.

Danyell Williams, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Danyell Williams is a healthcare professional with a passion for quality and patient safety. She joined Houston Methodist Toastmasters in June 2021 and has held the offices of Vice President Education, President, and currently Vice President Public Relations. In her spare time, Danyell can usually be found with a good book close by but can be persuaded to trade that in for participating in community events, traveling, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Dorothy Jenkins, DTM, loves to hug others. She does this by helping, understanding and giving back what has been given to her (plus some). She's the Past Immediate President and current VPE of Master Evaluators Toastmasters.

Fatimar Jones, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Fatimar Jones: Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Robert Bailey, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Trainer

Robert joined Toastmasters in January 2013 as a charter member of the CITGO Voice, and he is currently also a member of Dinning Out Toastmasters. Robert has served in all of the Club Officer roles.  He has served as an Area and Division Director, District Administration Manager, Conference Co-Chair, Area Council Chair/Consultant, Realignment Committee member, District Leadership Committee member, Club Sponsor, Mentor and Coach, and COT/TLI Trainer.  Robert enjoys Toastmasters and has made many friends over the years.

Zenia Shipp, DTM, PQD Team

New Member and Pathways Orientation Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster, Zenia Shipp, is the New Member & Pathways Orientation Chair. She joined Toastmasters in 2014. Zenia has served her clubs in all club officer roles for the past nine years. She has also served as DCP Chair, Area Director, TLI Trainer and Club Growth Chair in District 56. Zenia is the 2017-2018 President’s Distinguished Area P4 Director and Spring 2020 Club Vice President Public Relations of the Year Award Recipient.

Cynthia Abdon, DTM, COT Team

VPM Trainer

Cynthia Stephanie Abdon, DTM, is a long-time Toastmaster. Outside of Toastmasters, she has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA). She was a business strategy consultant, project manager, intelligence analyst, and tax advisor in companies belonging to engineering, high- tech, oil and gas, and oilfield services. She is currently concentrating on international VAT taxes. In Toastmasters, her past district roles included: Toastmasters Pathways Ambassador, Public Relations Officer, TLI Chair, Realignment Chair, and other district chair roles. She was a Past Distinguished Area Governor and Past President’s Distinguished Division M Governor --“Division Governor of the Year Awardee 2013-2014”. In recent years, she served as District 56 Speechcraft Chair and Club Officer Trainer. She currently serves as Area R64 Director and a Club Officer Trainer. She is currently a member of three clubs: Deerwood Toastmasters, Master Evaluators (where she was Past President), and her home club, C&F (Current and Future) Leaders Club, an advanced President’s Distinguished Club (9 years in a row since inception), which she founded and sponsored in 2014, calling it “The Leaders’ Ship. She created the One-Day-5-Hour Speechcraft and the C&F Valentine and Fall DTM-a-Thons that served both her club (C&F), and other clubs for seven years, contributing at least 10 DTMs per year to District 56. Beliefs: She strongly believes in Toastmaster's values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Passion: Help other Toastmasters as a District 56 Trainer using the prescribed training materials and sharing years of experience as a leader and Toastmaster.

Fatimar Jones, DTM

2023 District Fall Education Summit Co-Chair

Fatimar Jones is a Distinguished Toastmaster, Division P Director for the 2022-2023 term, and Chairperson of the 2023 District 56 Speech Contests. She is honored to serve as the District 56 Program Quality Training Chair. Fatimar's commitment to Toastmasters is further evident through her active membership in six clubs, where she has held all club officer roles. Fatimar worked in the oil and gas industry for 40 years and retired as a project advisor in 2020. Her expertise in this field shaped her leadership style and ability to inspire others. Family holds a special place in Fatimar's life. She is happily married to Adrian Jones and is the proud mother of four adult sons. With seven grandchildren, she cherishes the joys of family life and the opportunity to pass on her wisdom and values to the next generation. Fatimar indulges in her love for reading in her spare time and stays active in her community through volunteering. Her commitment to personal growth and making a positive impact on society is truly commendable. Please join me in welcoming Fatimar Jones, an individual who embodies the spirit of leadership, communication, and service.

Gevenia Bradford, DTM, COT Team

SAA Trainer

Gevenia Bradford, DTM: Gevenia’s Toastmasters journey began in April 2012 with the Pearland Toastmasters Club. She served as Vice President of Public Relations and supported the Vice President of Education by assigning Mentors to the club’s new members and monitoring the process. She was a charter member and club sponsor of the Mid-West Pearland Club. Gevenia has served as Area and Division Director of Division P4 in District 56. While performing in the Division Director’s role, she was instrumental in starting the Young Professional Toastmasters Club, now the Southeast Houston Toastmasters Club.  She has served as an area contest judge and Club Officer Trainer. She is an ATD – Association for Talent Development member and a Distinguished Toastmaster.

Jennifer Nelson, DTM, Division O Director and Club Officer Training Team

Secretary Trainer

Jennifer Nelson, DTM, Division O Director, is honored and excited to serve on the COT Training Team! In District 56, Jennifer has held all club officer roles with lessons learned from every experience!  It is essential in every role to have direction, know the responsibilities, and see how each person is supported! Let's have FUN as we Learn and Grow with each other!  Let’s have the BEST year ever!

Joshua Saenz, Club Officer Training Team

Club President Trainer

Joshua Saenz joined the ChampionX Toastmasters club in 2018 (formerly called Nalco Champion Toastmasters) and is still going strong. He's served as a Sergeant At Arms, Club President twice, and Vice President of Education. Currently the Sergeant At Arms-elect for the incoming club year and looking forward to it. Being a member of Toastmasters has allowed Joshua to come out of his shell as a public speaker and leader and network with other great professionals within his company and the Houston area.  He is happy to say that he has completed the Dynamic Leadership pathway and is close to finishing the Effective Coaching pathway. Joshua also serves as a Club Coach. He is thrilled to be a part of the Club Officer Training team.

Mark Vine, COT Team

VPE Trainer

I joined Deerwood Toastmasters in 2021 and I have not looked back since. During my short time with the club, I have served as SSA, VPE and I am now the President elect for this coming year for which I very excited. I cannot believe the progress in have made during this time, Toastmasters has provided me with a safe space not only in terms of structuring and making speeches, but also improved my listening and feedback skills; all of which are very important to becoming an effective leader and communicator. TM has also been a fantastic opportunity to broaden my network outside of my usual circle of personal/professional friends/colleagues and make a bunch of new ‘mates’ through the club and getting involved with other district activities - everyone's super friendly and welcoming!

Mary Jubb, Division M Director and PQD Team

Teach / Zoom Lead

Mary Jubb is a geologist, Toastmaster, and mom originally from the mountains of East Tennessee. She holds a BS in Geology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an MS in Geology from the University of Tennessee. Her career as a geologist took her to North Carolina, Ohio, and California before settling in Houston in 2014. She joined Missouri City Toastmasters in 2018 and Sound of Greenway Toastmasters in 2019 and has served as an officer in both clubs. In 2022, she won Best Presentation at the International Geomechanics Symposium in Abu Dhabi, thanks to her experience in Toastmasters. When she isn’t looking at rocks or planning speeches for Toastmasters, she enjoys reading, running, playing with her dogs and cat, and homeschooling her two boys.