Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My vision for the 2024-2025 Toastmaster year is to build and support Division A clubs and empower members to become future leaders within District 46. I want to create a positive environment where Area Directors can grow, succeed and achieve their goals. My team will be empowered, innovative and committed to excellence.
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Kimberly Ortiz – Division Director
Fun Fact: I am enrolled in mixed martial arts, currently purple belt. I love it! Such an adrenaline rush.
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My vision is to grow and about this organization as possible by participating in meeting, asking questions, and reading. I also want to improve my communication skills, become a better listener, speaker, and empathetic person. I want to engage with others and hear their stories, celebrates their wins and support them with the challenges. I hope to inspire, empower others to do the same, and to build a community of like minded people, sharing and supporting during all facets of life.
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Bathsheba Zion – Division B Director
Fun Fact: I collect decks of cards from everywhere I visit and yes, I have a Karna Sutra Deck. I have a big boy cat named Freddie and I love gardening. I am growing tomatoes, blackberries, squash, peppers and watermelon
Club Affiliations: The Inspired Communicators Toastmasters Club
Category of Profession: Human Resources, Pharmaceutical
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: Encounter, Encourage, Elevate!
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Claire Watanabe – Area Director
Fun Fact: When I went on a solo trip to Australia, I took a two-hour nap on the beach. Club Affiliations: Columbia University Category of Profession: Other LinkedIn Profile: Click here to view. Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My goals are to develop internationally effective leadership through Toastmasters and to cultivate strong animal communication skills.
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Rosalynn Mok – Division D Director
Fun Fact: I am an adventurous eater and will try anything once.
Club Affiliations: Traffic Club
Category of Profession: Technology, Creative Arts, Retail, Other
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: Build new clubs and support existing clubs to achieve excellence. Help develop and support leaders. Utilize technology to facilitate leadership roles.
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: To empower leaders to lead their teams with confidence of knowing that they are capable and appreciated. I’d love for the 2025/2026 to be the year where the focus of the organization is on our wonderful club members and ensuring that their needs are met in addition to the goals of the clubs and district. I am looking forward to the safe, supportive environment that makes Toastmasters an excellent choice for developing and honing outstanding leadership and public speaking skills. My mantra for the year is “If not now, then when?”
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Raisa Serebrenik – District Administrator
Fun Fact: Love to watch Korean dramas; achieved 10 DTMs
Club Affiliations: Podcast Pioneers, Mount Vernon Toast, Knickerbocker Toastmasters Club, Bay Ridge Toastmasters
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My vision for 2025/2026 is to grow, learn, and take on new challenges. I want to improve myself, help others, and make a positive difference wherever I can. This year, I’ll focus on building strong relationships and staying true to my values. I hope to keep moving forward with purpose and confidence.
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Hardik Modi – Finance Manager
Fun Fact: Leader with growth mindset and technology background to promote equality and betterment for everyone.
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: Empower leadership and make clubs, divisions and districts to reach more toastmasters and achieve goals.
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Ro Reyes-Co, DTM – Program Quality Director
Fun Fact: I have a passion for Mexican food, can handle a stick shift like a pro, and I was this close to becoming a movie star in the Philippines�until my mom stepped in and put the brakes on my big screen debut! Club Affiliations: New York Toastmasters, Podcast Pioneers, Gastronomy Toastmasters, United We Stand and Youth Leadership Program Category of Profession: Technology, Other LinkedIn Profile: Click here to view. Vision for the Year 2025/2026: At the heart of my philosophy lies a steadfast commitment to the transformative power of Toastmasters. I believe that every member, regardless of their background or experience, has the capacity to excel and lead with confidence. My approach is rooted in the belief that education and training are the cornerstones of success, and as Program Quality Director, I am dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
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Bob Share – Area Director
Fun Fact: I am a roller coaster junkie. My family and I are members of American Coaster Enthusiasts and we go to coaster events when possible.
Club Affiliations: Westchester Advanced Toastmasters, Mount Sinai Toastmasters.
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: Empower and support area clubs and their leaders to meet and exceed their goals, and aim for at least Distinguished Club status for each club. Help strengthen clubs by fostering membership growth and member recognition efforts. Look for opportunities to add new Toastmasters clubs. Guide, and if needed coach, contest chairs at the club, area, and division level to produce well-run, exciting, and enjoyable contests.
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Jhei Johnson – Area Director
Fun Fact: I hate cold drinks, no matter how hot the weather is. (No ice, please!)
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My vision for 2025 (and 2026) is to continue my leadership journey and endeavor to persevere through all of the bumps in that road. I know it won’t be easy, personal growth is rarely ever easy. However, I’m prepared to meet and overcome all challenges with integrity, grace and clarity. I’m also very much looking forward to learning so much from so many.
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Nicolas Rontanini – Area Director
Fun Fact: I have been playing the guitar for 10 years.
Club Affiliations: Columbia University Toastmasters
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My vision for the year is to help facilitate my clubs ambitions. I want to make sure that my clubs are left stronger, and that they have a plan of action to continue to grow. I believe that having an open door policy will help facilitate that, for my Area Directors and Club Officers. More importantly, it allows the clubs a place to voice their concerns, challenges, and allow me and my team to support them as best we can.
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Jessly Chettaniyal – Social Media Manager
Fun Fact: I am an adventure enthusiast.
Club Affiliations: Gastronomy Toastmasters and Traffic Toastmasters
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: Elevate engagement, celebrate achievements, and grow our community through dynamic and innovative social media strategies.
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George Rivera, DTM – District Director
Fun Fact: I spent a decade singing professionally and also performed in Off-Broadway shows. Club Affiliations: Hudson River Toastmasters and Einstein Toastmasters Category of Profession: Education, Business, Creative Arts, Public Service LinkedIn Profile: Click here to view. Vision for the Year 2025/2026: As District Director, my vision is to foster a thriving environment where the leaders of District 46 exemplify excellence through engagement by modeling the way and challenging the process. I aim to inspire a shared vision, encouraging our leaders to enable others to act and embrace the spirit of collaboration. Together, we will lead with questions, nurture the heart, and celebrate our collective achievements. By doing so, we cultivate a culture of continuous growth and empowerment, ensuring every member thrives in their Toastmasters journey. Let’s build a legacy of leadership that resonates with passion and purpose.
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Stella Umunna, DTM – Club Growth Director
Fun Fact: I have a passion for traveling, watching soccer, and collecting tech gadgets. My most exciting tech gadget is a self driving car. Club Affiliations: Hudson River Toastmasters, Podcast Pioneers Toastmasters, Columbia University Toastmasters, Gastronomy Toastmasters and Travel Masters Category of Profession: Technology, Education, Finance LinkedIn Profile: Click here to view. Vision for the Year 2025/2026: As the District 46 Program Quality Director for 2025/2026, my vision is to empower every member, helping them realize that the power to succeed lies within their hands. By replacing negative thoughts with positive ones and working together, we can achieve our goal of building 20 new clubs and fostering a stronger, more connected community.
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Alvin Jones– Area Director
Fun Fact: I have a decades long corporate background and am a serial entrepreneur.
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My vision is to add more clubs to District 46. I also want to ensure the clubs in Area 14 are well served by me by helping them achieve Distinguished Club status. My company I work for needs to know about Toastmasters. I intend to ensure the employees are aware of where to attend a meeting near where they live. Also if there is interest start a Corporate Club.
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Jennifer Orellana – Public Relations Manager
Fun Fact: My father taught me basic guitar chords when I was 15. Every now and then, I pick up the guitar and play a little�it�s a wonderfully relaxing escape.
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: As the Public Relations Manager for Toastmasters District 46 for the 2024-2025 year, I look forward to continuing to elevate the Toastmasters brand and working with a fantastic team to expand our reach. Our goal is for communities in NYC to recognize Toastmasters as a valuable resource for their communication and leadership development. I am also excited to continue my personal Toastmasters journey, strengthening my existing skills and nurturing new ones. Together, we will inspire and support our members in achieving their goals.
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Kenny Osorio – Area Director
Fun Fact: I enjoy fencing, polo, and golf.
Club Affiliations: Advanced Toastmasters
Category of Profession: Education, Construction, Public Service
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My vision for the year is to meet the goals that were set out to do. I plan to be active with clubs and their officers. This year is an opportunity to meet new clubs so I will meet specific concerns made. I plan to have a wonderful year.
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DoraMaria Abreu, DTM – Immediate Past District Director
Fun Fact: Walked on Fire!
Club Affiliations: 735 Extraordinary Talkers, Advanced Debaters, Gastronomy Toastmasters, La Voz Latina Toastmasters, Podcast Pioneers
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My vision is to work collaboratively with the district team to support all members in achieving their speaking goals, and to have fun while doing it.
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Evelyn Marrero – Realignment Chair
Fun Fact: Absolutley love Elephants! Currently own over 200 photos, statues, decorative items, mugs, jewelry, etc. Began my love as a child at the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn.
Club Affiliations: La Voz Latina, Global Yoga Voices
Category of Profession: Legal
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: As we Connect with each other throughout the Toastmasters organization, I Commit to provide clarity and information with Integrity. Extending myself to the service of others so each can Climb higher than their own perceived expectations.
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Michael Statini – Logistics Manager
Fun Fact: I’m currently the Vice President of Membership for Travelmasters and I also own a travel agency business that’s called Serenity Explore. My love for travel came from when I was growing up my family and I would go away every summer. I met Theresa Caputo from TLC Long Island Medium while I was on a cruise to Bermuda. I even have a picture of me standing next to her. I’m also a Yankees and Giants fan.
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: My vision for 2025/2026 is to get my triple crown award. To help with getting District 46 to become Semdley Distinguished. I want to be there for our members of District 46. I want to be the best logistics manager that I can be!
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Dianne Morino – District Chief Judge
Fun Fact: I’m an Educator and have 2 wonderful Grand kids.
Club Affiliations: Westchester Advanced Toastmasters, MI Toastmasters
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: Share Best Practices – communication, public speaking, leadership etc. Help my home club and clubs in Division E-53 achieve their goals and become distinguished clubs, be part of President’s Distinguished Division E and District 46. Become a DTM this year.
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Bobbie Reed – Area Director
Fun Fact: I am committed to Toastmasters because I want to help others seeking organ transplants find their donors.
Club Affiliations:Travel Masters District 46, Kidney Stories Toastmasters, District 101, CreArt Toastmasters, District 57
Vision for the Year 2025/2026: I hope to continue my pursuit in securing my DTM while supporting kidney disease patients in their journey to find donors and navigate the many barriers to better health outcomes. Improving communication skills is a top priority in helping others as well as working within my community. This is my way of thanking my son’s first living kidney donor for saving his life.
