District Leadership Team 2026-2027

Administration Manager

Diana Strong

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Kimberly Angell, DTM

DISTRICT DIRECTOR

The District Director administers and oversees the District’s day-to-day operations, finances, human resources, and contracts. The District Director provides leadership, guidance, and support to all District leaders to ensure the success and stability of the District. 

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Anoop Kumar

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.

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Greg Howell, DTM

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. 

Additionally, the CGD supports challenged clubs and helps them to become Distinguished.

Administration Manager

Diana Strong

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Ruth Prentice, DTM

Immediate Past District Director

The Immediate Past District Director (IPDD) provides guidance, continuity, and support to the District leadership team. The IPDD offers historical perspective, mentors incoming leaders, and assists with strategic planning to ensure a smooth transition and continued District success.

Sandra Frost, DTM

Club Extension Chair

Appointed by the Club Growth Director (CGD), this role focuses entirely on expanding Toastmasters' footprint by managing leads and organizing and chartering new clubs in the district.

Karen McGrath, DTM

Club Retention Chair

Appointed by the Club Growth Director (CGD), the role focuses on supporting existing clubs by strengthening member engagement, addressing retention challenges, and helping clubs build a positive, sustainable member experience across District 26.

Administration Manager

Diana Strong

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Carol Walker-Lopez

District Public Relations Manage

The Public Relations Manager (PRM) is responsible for all aspects of the District’s communication and public image. This includes managing social media, promoting District events, supporting club marketing efforts, and ensuring consistent, positive messaging across all communication channels.

Barbara Lewis, DTM

District Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for the District. This includes processing reimbursements, managing expense reports, tracking budgets, and ensuring compliance with Toastmasters International financial policies. The Finance Manager supports the District Director and District leadership team by providing timely financial information and assisting with year-end reporting.

Francisca Palochak

Administration Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • Meeting Management: Records and distributes accurate minutes for the District Executive Committee and District Council meetings.
  • Record Keeping: Maintains the permanent history of district accomplishments, correspondence, and reports.
  • Compliance: Upholds the District Administrative Bylaws and ensures official business follows proper procedure.
  • Correspondence: Distributes announcements, reports, and meeting details to clubs within the district