District Leadership Team 2025-2026

Ruth Prentice, DTM

DISTRICT DIRECTOR

The District Director administers and oversees the District’s day-to-day operations, finances, human resources, and contracts.

Kimberly Angell

Program Quality Director

The Program Quality Director (PQD) is responsible for all aspects of education and training within the District. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, and planning, organizing, and executing the District conference. Additionally, the PQD promotes and supports club quality and member retention.

Anoop Kumar

Club Growth Director

The Club Growth Director (CGD) is responsible for all aspects of the District’s marketing, club-building, and club-retention efforts. This includes

1. defining an overall marketing strategy for the District,
2. developing outreach and retention efforts with existing community and corporate clubs, and
3. penetrating new markets.
4. Additionally, the CGD supports challenged clubs and helps them to become Distinguished.

James Gable, DTM

Immediate Past District Director & 2026 District Leadership Co-Chair

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, and helping the District achieve Distinguished recognition. Additionally, this position traditionally chairs the District Leadership Committee, encouraging dedicated members to accept leadership positions

Barbara Lewis, DTM

District Finance Manager

The Finance Manager works closely with the District Director, Program Quality Director, and Club Growth Director to ensure that the District is making cost-effective decisions—within policy—that result in effective fiscal management. 

Analisa Martinez, DTM

Immediate Past District Director & 2026 Co-Chair, District Leadership Committee

The Immediate Past District Director serves as a trusted advisor, offering counsel and guidance to District leaders while supporting projects and committees at the request of the District Director. A key responsibility of this role is ensuring that the incoming District Director receives all essential District documents before June 30.
In addition, the Immediate Past District Director:
• Serves as a member of both the District Executive Committee and District Council
• Upholds the bylaws and policies of Toastmasters International
• Supports the District in achieving Distinguished recognition
Traditionally, this position also chairs the District Leadership Committee, inspiring and encouraging dedicated members to step forward into leadership roles.

Carol Walker-Lopez

District Public Relations Manager

The District Public Relations Manager is responsible for coordinating publicity efforts in the District. By establishing and maintaining lines of communication between the District and its members, as well as between the District and the public, the PRM works to increase awareness of Toastmasters through all available media.

Ann Hill, DTM

District Administration Manager

The Administration Manager is responsible for maintaining the historical records of the District, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and otherwise maintaining accurate, timely records of District business plus other duties as assigned.