District Leadership Directory
District Director
Alex Shadpour, DTM
dd@d5tm.org
As the District’s chief executive officer, the District Director is responsible for administering and overseeing the District’s day-to-day operations, finances and human resources. The District Director also empowers the District leadership team to work together toward the District mission, while supporting team member’s individual leadership development.
Program Quality Director
Sureal Sparx, DTM
pqd@d5tm.org
Under the guidance of the District Director, the Program Quality Director strives to have every club and member reap the benefits of Toastmasters and to have every club become Distinguished. The Program Quality Director counsels Division Directors, Area Directors, and club officers regarding Toastmasters educational opportunities and conducts successful District training programs, conferences, and other educational events.
- Club Officer Training Chair (COT): Karen Auld
- Pathways Support Team: recruiting, apply here
- Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI): recruiting, apply here
- District Contest: recruiting, apply here
- Spring Conference: recruiting, apply here
- Judging Chair: recruiting, apply here
- Youth Leadership Program Chair: recruiting, apply here
Club Growth Director
Alberto Alvarado, DTM
cgd@d5tm.org
Under the guidance of the District Director, the Club Growth Director brings the benefits of Toastmasters membership to the community by developing and implementing District marketing objectives, directing programs for new club development, assigning club coaches when needed, and promoting club membership and retention.
- Club launch
- Club extension
- New club sponsor/mentor
- Club coach
Roles are open, apply here
Immediate Past District Director
Sujata Yellaepeddi, DTM
ipdd@d5tm.org
The Immediate Past District Director provides counsel and guidance to district leaders and plans, directs, and organizes projects and committees as requested by the District Director. One of the major responsibilities of this role is to ensure the incoming District Director receives all pertinent District documents prior to June 30. Other responsibilities include serving as a member of the District executive committee and District council, upholding the bylaws and policies of Toastmasters International, encouraging dedicated members to accept leadership positions, and helping the District achieve Distinguished recognition.
Marianne Grosner
Public Relations Manager
prm@d5tm.org
Joyce Persichilli, DTM, PRA
Finance Manager
finance@d5tm.org
Linda Clark, DTM
Administration Manager
administration@d5tm.org
Division Directors
The Division Director facilitates the success of the District by providing motivation, guidance and supervision to the Area Directors to help them fulfill their roles and responsibilities.
Central Division
Lisa Saliers, DTM – Central Division Director
centraldd@d5tm.org
Central Division Areas
Area 5 Director
Malcolm Pusey
Cad5@d5tm.org
- Chef Masters
- Excelsior Toastmasters
- Generally Speaking
- Poway-Black Mountain Club
- Toast of the Coast
- Zero Ums Toastmasters Club
Area 10 Director
Miyako Kobayashi
- Broadcom Toastmasters
- HP Inc. Toastmasters
- Professional Career Speakers
- Sony San Diego Toastmasters
- Teradata Toastmasters
Area 16 Director
Naomi Chen
Cad16@d5tm.org
- Hexagon Speakers
- Hi-Fi Speakers Club
- ImpacTeam
- San Diego Chinese Toastmasters
- Scripps Teasers Club
Area 7 Director
Stefanie Banks
Cad7@d5tm.org
- ASML Toastmasters
- Century Toastmasters Club
- Hardhats Club
- Professional Men’s Toastmasters Club – 624
- Spectrum Speakers
- Vapor Trails Club
Area 14 Director
Ernest Cardenas
Cad14@d5tm.org
- Innovative Speakers
- Positive Toastmasters
- Radio Toasters
- Rancho Bernardo Toastmasters
- Toastmasters of Carmel Valley
Eastern Division
Charley Patton, DTM PRA – Eastern Division Director
easterndd@d5tm.org
Eastern Division Areas
Area 2 Director
Susan Jorgensen
Ead2@d5tm.org
- Daybreakers Club
- Gowan Company Toastmasters
- Yuma Sunsetters
- Yuma-Kofa Toastmasters Club
Area 20 Director
Megan Smith
Ead20@d5tm.org
- Hill Talkers
- Harbor Court Toastmasters
- Mission Valley Persuasive Speakers (MVPS)
- Saturday Savants Club
Area 4 Director
Sofia Corona
Ead4@d5tm.org
- East County Toastmasters #4405
- Mt Helix Toastmasters Club
- Real Orators Toastmasters Club
- Stadium Club 1815
- Visionaries Toastmasters Club
Area 21 Director
Open
Ead21@d5tm.org
- Laughmakers Club
- PowerMasters
- SymiToast
Northern Division
Len Bulmer, DTM - Northern Division Director
northerndd@d5tm.org
Northern Division Areas
Area 3 Director
Open
Nad3@d5tm.org
- Chamber Club
- Downtown Escondido Club
- Rock San Marcos Toastmasters
- Saints Toastmasters
- San Marcos Discovery Toastmasters
Area 15 Director
Jennifer Barber-Frazier
Nad15@d5tm.org
- Carlsbad-Oceanside Club
- Fallbrook Village Toastmasters
- Frontwave Toastmasters
- Genentech Oceanside
- Improvicus Toastmasters
Area 22 Director
Chris Condo
Nad22@d5tm.org
- Dr. Bronner's
- Rancho Santa Fe Toastmasters
- Vista Sunrise Toastmasters Club
- Watkins Wellness Toastmasters
Area 11 Director
Linda Edmiston
Nad11@d5tm.org
- Beach & Business Toastmasters
- Del Mar Toastmasters Club
- Encinitas Toastmasters
- North Coast Toastmasters Club
- Palomar Airport Club 7129
Area 18 Director
David Briggs
Nad18@d5tm.org
- ATEC Toastmasters
- Drive-Thru Speakers
- Expressions Unlimited
- North County Toastmasters
Southern Division
Tusa Enriquez - Southern Division Director
southerndd@d5tm.org
Southern Division Areas
Area 1 Director
Lynette Benitez
Sad1@d5tm.org
- Chula Vista Club
- Fred H Rohr Club
- Sharp Toastmasters
- Sweetwater Valley Toastmasters Club 3225
Area 9 Director
Cece McGee
Sad9@d5tm.org
- Liberty Club
- RICK Toastmasters
- San Diego Toastmasters 7
- Voyagers Toastmasters
Area 6 Director
Consuelo Jay
Sad6@d5tm.org
- Balboa Park Club
- Bilingue Toastmaster Club
- Great Communicators
- Strong Towns Toastmasters
- The Toast Gang
Area 12 Director
Tina Torres
Sad12@d5tm.org
- Cal-State Club
- Career Builders Toastmasters
- Loquacious Nooners
- Turbo Toasters Club
Western Division
Landon Alchikh - Western Division Director
westerndd@d5tm.org
Western Division Areas
Area 8 Director
Lydia Gil
Wad8@d5tm.org
- Eighteen 'o' Eight Toastmasters Club
- GeekMasters
- Triton Toastmasters
- TTEC-WIL Toastmasters
- UCSD Torrey Pines Speakers
- VideoMasters
Area 17 Director
Amir Shayan
Wad17@d5tm.org
- Aya Healthcare
- Becton's Dynamic Blabbers
- G3 Speakers
- Smooth Talkers Club
- The UPS Store Toastmasters
Area 13 Director
Craig Schopp
Wad13@d5tm.org
- ASH Toastmasters Club
- Dexcom Toastmasters
- IREM San Diego Toastmasters
- Next-Gen Speakquencers
- Pacific Beach Toastmasters
- Toastmasters By Design
Area 19 Director
Rouge Yusuf
Wad19@d5tm.org
- Golden Triangle Toastmasters
- Leadership Builders
- Marsh & McLennan Agency - San Diego
- Mitchell
- Naval R & D Toastmasters Club
- Toastmasters of the Cove Club