Online Presenters Toastmasters

Allison Blakeman

Andriy Smolenko, CC

I’m based in Manchester, UK. Business advisor, father of two beautiful children, open water swimming enthusiast and a grower of facebook community groups. An yes, I support Manchester United FC 🙂

Antoinette Trim, VC2

Carl Walsh, VC2

Carl Walsh graduated from London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.  After spending 20 years on stage as an Actor/Director, he became involved with business.  He worked in Information Technology for 24 years with companies such as Wherehouse Music, C&R Clothiers, Smart and Final Stores and the Walt Disney Company, rising to the position of I.T. Director. Carl left the corporate world in order to combine his two careers.  He has since helped people from all walks, including The Boys and Girls Club of America, Walt Disney Imagineering, Callifornia Teachers Association, Realtors Organizations across the nation, Toastmasters Districtricts on both coasts, business professionals, foreign students and Hollywood personalities express their ideas effectively. He was one of ten finalists for the Toastamasters World Championship of Public Speaking and was featured in Toastmasters Magazine for his use of theatre ganes in conveying his points. Carl is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association and works as a consultant and speaker on business management to professionals and MBA schools with a focus on drawing out the problem solving creativity locked up in the workforce.

Christine Staple Ebanks

Dr Sunny, DTM2

Sunny Fridge, Ph.D. (aka Dr. Sunny) is a New York girl living in a Mississippi world. She is an award-winning professional speaker, educator, and entrepreneur. Dr. Sunny is a Certified Virtual Presenter and a certified coach, speaker, and trainer with the John Maxwell Leadership Team. As a presentation skills coach, her mission is to help camera-shy speakers, entrepreneurs, and rising leaders overcome fear to speak with confidence and ease, so they can share their message with the audience they are called to serve. Dr. Sunny is committed to educating, mentoring, and supporting other entrepreneurs. Keeping in line with that commitment, she founded Chance Network, a non-profit venture to empower young people and women through professional development workshops, webinars, and coaching. As co-founder of Speak & Shine Academy, she teaches public speaking to kids and youth. She is coach of a Speak & Shine Youth Club run by members, who practice their communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment. Dr. Sunny is an international best-selling author and co-author of Voices of the 21st Century: Resilient Women Who Rise and Make a Difference. She is also co-author of Voice of Hope, Inspiring and Untold Stories of Caregivers. Her latest book project is co-author of “The Power of Coaching: Inspiring Untold Stories for Business Growth and Life Transformations.” She is host of ‘Speak & Shine with Dr. Sunny’, a free monthly workshop that helps nervous speakers unleash their inner speaking superpowers! When she isn’t serving clients, you can find Dr. Sunny helping her husband take on do-It-yourself projects around their home. She also loves to binge watch episodes of her favorite shows on HGTV and the Hallmark Channel.

Geoffrey Kent

Jace Vasudev

Jenny Ayala

Jim Barber, ATM-Gold, PM2

I’m Jim Barber and I’ve been an active member of Toastmasters International for over 35 years, and of Online Presenters since the beginning of 2018. I’ve also been president — twice — of the Florida Speakers Association, a chapter of the National Speakers Association. I’ve given two TEDx Talks, the first at the 2016 West Broward High TEDx, and most recently at 2024 TEDxMiramar. I’m also the author of 18 training manuals (don’t bother searching — they’re all out of print), and my 19th book will be published in late 2025. I live in the western suburbs of Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA) where I’m patiently (and largely unsuccessfully) teaching myself to play the didgeridoo.

Jocelyn V. Williams, DTM

John Christensen

Located in San Diego. 

Kari Cedergren

Kari grew up on a farm in Western Minnesota and loves all animals, especially horses. Her favorite past time includes showing animals amongst close friends in 4-H at the county fair. She would pick a bonfire or a trail ride with friends over a beach vacation any day. Kari doesn’t mind getting a little dirt on her boots. She likes to spend her free time going on walks with her foster dogs. Health is a top priority, and she devotes several hours a day to a healthy living program. Kari was drawn into financial planning in her thirties after watching the devastating effect, both emotional and financial, of her mother being in a nursing home for nine years. She obtained her BA in General Business from the University of Northwestern in St Paul, MN, and her MBA from Saint Cloud State University.
Some Key Life Milestones I’ve Crossed:Paid off $25,000 of debt in two yearsMy education and passing many certification tests – BA, AAS, MBA, CFP®, four other financial designations, series 7 & 66
Focused on: Integrity with wordsBuilding a community of family and friends of choiceOwning a hobby farm with chickensRepurposing to reduce consumptionNot being such a tightwad
Strange facts: I am an expert at TNR of catsIf you were going to tell yourself 20-year-old self-something:Listen to your gutChill out and have funWhat do you spend your money on?Food! I am a health nut.

Karry Kong

Karry joined Toastmasters in 2018. She was the President of the JP Morgan Toastmasters Club Hong Kong and the VP of Education at HKMBA Toastmasters. She has over 8 years of experience in finance and investment management. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from The University of Hong Kong and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. During her studies, she gained diverse skills in investments, finance, corporate strategies, project management, mentorship, presentation, and leadership.

Kim Leaming

Kirthikka Devi Venkataram

Mahfuzur Rahman, EC1

Mahfuzur is a Global IT Leader, Process Champion, and Change Agent with a passion for inspiring teams, and professionals to stretch the boundaries of purpose, capability, opportunity, and performance to new levels.Working with onshore and offshore technology and non- technology teams at an early age, Mahfuzur learned to ask a very simple question- “How can I help?”. Today, as a leader in delivering multi year enterprise transformation journey, Mahfuzur still ask same question whenever joining conference calls, facilitating volunteer groups or even attending a total stranger. Mahfuzur wins his battels by providing help and addressing issues.   Mahfuzur enjoys the opportunity to connect with leaders like you to network and learn from each other    

Maria Handwork

Pooja Nayak

Rohan Duvva

Sanjivani Dalvi

Sherry Blake

Simer Dhilllon

Simer Dhillon is the Founder and Chief Architect of SHARP™ Leadership Academy, where she works with leaders and organizations to strengthen ethical leadership and communication. With a background in banking and leadership development, she focuses on clarity, integrity, and presence in high-pressure environments. She is an Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine, writing on ethical leadership, governance, and institutional integrity. She also serves as Global Chair for SDG 16, supporting initiatives related to peace, governance, and strong institutions. She has also represented the message of visibility and inclusion on global platforms, including Cannes and international fashion weeks, advocating for women – especially women of colour – to lead without shrinking their voice or presence. Simer joined Toastmasters to further refine her communication and contribute to a supportive learning environment focused on growth and clarity.