As district leaders, we are part of Toastmasters International, an organisation with a noble mission to empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
Serving as a district leader is a great responsibility and an exciting opportunity. It is filled with chances to renew your perspective, practise teamwork, and develop your capacity to translate values and strategies into productive actions.
We would like to thank our leadership team for their service to the District in the 2024-2025 Program Year. We welcome our new Team for this coming year and look forward to working with them to achieve our District mission: which is:
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence
District Leadership Team
Debbie Williams DTM
District Director
Lynne Gayer DTM
Club Growth Director
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Allen Paul DTM
Public Relations Manager
District Leadership Team Team 2025/26
The following candidates were elected at the 3 May 2025 District Council Meeting for District 91 to serve in the following roles for the Toastmasters International program year 2025/26.
Position | Name | Club |
District Director | Debbie Williams, DTM | The Speakers of Croydon |
Program Quality Director | Seema Menon, DTM | Harrovian Speakers |
Club Growth Director | Lynne Gayer, DTM | Excalibur Speakers |
Division Directors for 2025/26
Position | Name | Club |
Division A Director | Yogendra Paranjpe | Spinnaker Speakers |
Division B Director | Mary-Anne Ledger | PA Consulting |
Division C Director | Richard Jones | Central London Speakers |
Division D Director | Smita Narayan, DTM | Surbiton Speakers |
Division H Director | Monica Dragnescu | Tunbridge Wells Speakers |
Division J Director | Clare Lawrence | Bicester Achievers Toastmasters Club |
Division L Director | Elena Bella | PMI UK Toastmastes Club |