District 19 Leadership

I first learned about Toastmasters through 4-H speech contests. We often had Toastmaster members serve as judges for our youth. I have always been surrounded by skilled public speakers and wanted that skill myself. The other thing that brought me to Toastmasters was a bit selfish. I am a mom to two grown daughters, everything I did was for them and my family. Toastmasters was something I wanted to do just for myself.

I joined Siouxland Ciceros in 2013 and haven’t looked back. I took an active role in the leadership chain and have slowly and steadily gained more confidence and skills. I served as a club coach for Top of Morning in 2019 and also joined the club and have continued my membership.

I earned my Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM) in 2020 and am working on a 2 nd DTM.
Being part of the Trio leadership team was not something I had ever imagined, but after much
encouragement and consideration, I am glad I took the leap.

I am learning more and more about Toastmasters beyond the club level. I want to support my fellow Toastmasters and put as much effort as I can into strengthening our existing clubs. I want to learn what they need and try to make that happen, and if I can’t, I’ll find someone who can.

With a membership in Toastmasters since October 2018, I have gained extensive experience by serving in multiple officer roles within my club; such as President, Vice President of Education, Treasurer, and Sergeant of Arms. Furthermore, I took on the responsibility of Area 22 Director for the 2022 – 2023 Toastmasters year.

I have been involved in organizing and participating in contests, understanding the importance of teamwork and collaboration for success. In 2023, I led the organization of the first hybrid Area and Division contests, optimizing resources and enhancing overall efficiency.

Cybersecurity professional with a love/hate relationship with technology. In my free time you’ll find me in my happy place.  My happy places are being outdoors, fishing, kayaking, boating, and riding my motorcycle. I love to travel, preferably road trips, and always search for new fishing spots along the way. I never know where my adventures will lead me. In fact, I ended up in Talladega once!