Meet our 2023 - 2024 District 11 Leaders

District Leaderships are all volunteer opportunities to get hands on leadership training and practice.  Some positions are voted for by the district toastmaster members, and others are appointed by a District Leader.  It is an honor to serve and lead our District.

Why Toastmasters?

Office managers are responsible for keeping an office running smoothly and overseeing administrative support. The job can range widely in duties and responsibilities, from reception, copy editing and support, to handling a specific type of paperwork or filing for a specific department.

In Toastmasters you have the opportunity to learn about the various positions and gain experience that is used in real world situations.

This is a great opportunity to help so many and pass on to others.

Division A

Kathryn Denzine, DTM

Why Toastmasters?

My Toastmaster adventure started in 2017 as a quest for friendship. Along that path I found a supportive and compassionate family that truly helped me grow. Professionally, I found business contacts, mentor-ships, and a whole new set of skills that pushed me outside my comfort zone. A new vision and professional dreams emerged as I became a Distinguished Toastmaster and now I am a leader and business owner in my community. 

My unpopular opinion is that table topics are the BEST part of any Toastmasters meeting. As a veterinarian and a mom, learning how to control your initial reaction to a question and respond well is a crucial skill. Anyone can benefit from the skills gained in a Toastmaster meeting and the Pathways Education Program. My aim is to use my role as Division Director to support and elevate the members of Division A.

What are your hobbies and passions?

Outside of Toastmasters I am a veterinarian, business owner, mother, and french horn player with the Valparaiso University community band. My hope for this next toastmaster year is to build up those cross-club connections that have languished and to help members reach their personal and club goals. 

Division C

Robert Goodloe, DTM

Why Toastmasters?

I joined toastmasters to increase my confidence in public speaking and effectiveness of information being portrayed. I wanted to become a proficient communicator and storyteller. 

What are your hobbies and passion?

My hobbies include billiards, movies (all genres), traveling, and immersing myself in various cultures. I also am an entrepreneur owing and running a tutoring company Hire Learning and a luxury charter transportation company Starship Coach.

Division E

Nate Anderson, PM5

Why Toastmasters?

I initially rejoined Toastmasters in late 2016 to brush up on my public speaking.  (I was a member briefly from 2003-2005).  It didn’t take long for my “why” to be about the people at our amazing club.  Our club is like family.  Now, as we continue to add new members, I enjoy watching them grow as speakers, mentors and leaders of our club.  I now look forward assisting with Club and Area growth, within Division E.  I’m blessed to have several leaders before me that have paved the way.

What are your hobbies and passion?

Though I am working my way back from an injury, my hobbies and passions have revolved around physical fitness the past 15 years.  I enjoy weightlifting, running, cycling and golf mostly.  I hope to expand my love of sports to pickle-ball and perhaps even tennis in the future.  These extracurricular activities allow me to meet many awesome people along the way.  Just as Toastmasters does.

 

Division F

Subramani Swaminadhan, EC5, EH5

Why Toastmasters?

I like talking to people, but was apprehensive about talking in a big group. Toastmasters has helped me structure my speech very effectively and to deliver it with confidence like never before!

I am working on my goal to network with professionals from different fields and enhance my outlook of the world. The #1 thing I want to tell everyone is: “Stay positive! You are your best coach and your best critic. Believe in yourself and achieve greatness.”

Division H

Jane Croft, EC2

Why Toastmasters?

I am a leadership/diversity advocate that anybody can be a leader and who I believe many do not know they are already leaders! I offer my talents, skill-sets, and experience to elevate our members, teams and clubs to the best of their abilities as individuals and as a team.  This evolution and maturation over time instills the mission and vision of who we want to be as leaders. Toastmasters is one of the best safe spaces to evolve and elevate all of us ourselves and together. As the Division H/Area 86 Director, I can assess and acquire a full understanding of the nature of teams/club operations/businesses to know how to elevate each of us to be the best leader we are destined to F.L.Y – “First Lead Yourself” regardless of their background, culture, talents, skills, abilities, or disabilities.

What are your hobbies and passions?

I love public speaking and have been a public speaker since I was very young to an audience size of 5 to 1,000 people in the room. When not speaking, my two Sheltie dogs and cats lead my introverted Hufflepuff self and let me ace the Hogwarts Legacy PS5 game (yes, I am a Hogwarts fan!). Legos, genealogy, YouTube, pepperoni pizza, mocha coffee are a few of my favorite other things!