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Speakers for this event

• Angela Tornes, DTM, PDD, COT Team

  Angela Tornes, DTM, PDD, COT Team

  SAA Trainer

  Angela C. Tornes is a 2015-2016 Past District 43 Director serving Arkansas, Western Tennessee, and Central Mississippi within Toastmasters International.  As an inspirational speaker, Angela has more than 15 years of public speaking skills and a heart of servant leadership within her community.   Angela earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Business Leadership from Belhaven University. She joined Toastmasters in 2006 and has been recognized by Toastmasters International as Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), third awarded.  Tornes enjoys volunteering with Dress for Success Metro Jackson and Dress for Success Houston, the American Cancer Society, and Mary Kay in her spare time. Angela is passionate about helping others through involvement in the community.  Angela is the mother of Kerria and Demarcus and proud Nana to McKenzie, her granddaughter.

  SAA Trainer

• Fatimar Jones, DTM

  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.

  2023 District Fall Education Summit Co-Chair

• Gail E. Lover, DTM, PDG, COT Team

  Gail E. Lover, DTM, PDG, COT Team

  Secretary Trainer

  Gail E. Lover, DTM PDDG, has been a Toastmaster for 25 years. She serves in two Districts, 5 and 56. Currently, Gail serves as District 56 Parliamentarian and President of a President's Distinguished Toastmaster Club, the Great Communicators of San Diego, her home Club. She is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian and Genealogy Researcher, a retired public and private educator, and a retired jeweler and gemologist jeweler.

  Secretary Trainer

• Jocelyn Williams, DTM, CGD, Club Officer Training Team

  Jocelyn Williams, DTM, CGD, Club Officer Training Team

  VPM Trainer

  Jocelyn V. Williams, DTM Jocelyn is honored to serve as the 2023-2024 Club Growth Director and is excited to join others in “Engaging the CORE of Toastmasters in District 56!” When Jocelyn joined Toastmasters in 2003, her focus was on her skills development. She quickly expanded her focus to helping others achieve their communication and leadership goals. Jocelyn has served in multiple club officer roles: President, VPE, VPM, VPPR, Secretary, Treasurer, and SAA. At the District-level, Jocelyn has also served as an Area and Division leader. In Club Growth, she has served as a Club Coach, Club Sponsor, Club Mentor, Retention Co-Chair - Community Clubs, and Club Mentor Facilitator. She enjoys helping training participants experience “aha moments” and preparing them to serve in their roles confidently. Jocelyn was Select Distinguished Area N20 Governor 2004-2005, President's Distinguished Division N Governor 2005-2006, and Division Governor of the Year 2005-2006.

  VPM Trainer

• Louis Cioletti, DTM, COT Team

  Louis Cioletti, DTM, COT Team

  VPPR Trainer

  Lou joined Toastmasters in 1999, served as P3 Area Director during 2005, and achieved his DTM in June 2006.   He was a member of several clubs before becoming a charter member of Spaced-out Toastmasters (SpOT). He serves as its VP-Education.

  VPPR Trainer

• Mark Vine, COT 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!

  VPE Trainer

• PQD Team Club Success Plan

  PQD Team Club Success Plan

  CSP

  CSP

• Roop Roy, DTM, Club Retention Chair, and COT Tech Team

  Roop Roy, DTM, Club Retention Chair, and COT Tech Team

  Tall Tales Speech Contest Chair

  Roop Roy, DTM, has been a Toastmaster for ten years and considers himself a Toastmaster for life. He has served in every club officer position and has been Area and Division Director. He is serving as the District 56 Club Retention Chair this year.

  Tall Tales Speech Contest Chair

• Steve Jones, DTM, COT Team

  Steve Jones, DTM, COT Team

  Club President Trainer

  Steve Jones, DTM, is a Dining Out Toastmasters (DOT) member and has served as a DOT officer since 2016. He recently completed a term of service to District 56 as Division N Director (2019-20) and previously as Area Director in Division Q (2015-16). He joined Dining Out Toastmasters 2015 to enjoy the Advanced Club experience in the Premier Leadership Club in Southeast Texas... let's say "The World"! Steve is a certified executive coach (ICF) and has worked at UTHealth since 1993 and is currently serving the university as a Sr. Program Manager in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging.

  Club President Trainer

• Yashar Golestani, COT Team

  Yashar Golestani, COT Team

  Treasurer Trainer

  Founder & CEO of Seem Electric, LLC Treasurer at Memorial City Toastmasters Club [email protected]

  Treasurer Trainer