Megan K. - Club Mentor
Megan K Came to Toastmasters to overcome her intense fear of public speaking, find ways to share about Mental Health and to finally find out what Toastmasters was all about. Happy to announce;she did all that and more. She served as an Area Director in 2020 and competed in the Area Speech Contest in the Evaluation Portion. In 2021 she discovered a true gift for caring for cats and dogs and travels doing so. The Monday meetings and community she has connected with at our Career Builders club has been one of a consistent safe place to arrive at. It’s been a sources of encouragement to keep sharing her voice, practice speaking and participate in meetings. She believes that, even if our voices shake, they can move mountains. We all have stories inside of us, and she knows that we all deserve the opportunity to share them.

Anne Shaw-Hanson - Immediate Past President | Club Mentor
​Anne joined CareerBuilder’s Toastmaster club over 8 years ago. She feels
strongly that the Toastmaster’s program has contributed directly to her rising success as a Professional Sales Representative, as well as impacting her personal life. 

“There is something so empowering once you have the confidence of your voice to speak up and speak out.”

​Having been involved over the years on the club’s board, she has taken on the roles of Club President, Secretary, Sgt. at Arms and VP of Mentorship. These roles have offered her a safe environment to stretch and test herself as a leader and communicator.

Her favorite part of Toastmasters – “ all of it”!​
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​Connect with Anne on LinkedIn.

Craig S. - Club Member
​Craig joined Toastmasters in June 2022 in an effort to expand and deepen his skills as a leader, speaker and evaluator at St. Paul’s Senior Services. His boss and mentor at St. Paul’s, Todd Kaprielian, is a longtime Toastmaster with the Smooth Talkers Club, presently serving as their VP of Public Relations and having been past President and Area Director. He encouraged and supported Craig’s participation, knowing the value it would bring to both Craig’s professional and personal life. It didn’t hurt that the CareerBuilders Club meets at St. Paul’s Conference Center, across the street from Craig’s office.

Craig is excited about his new position as VP of Membership and has already recruited a few friends and some co-workers at St. Paul’s. Craig and Todd promote Toastmasters every month at St. Paul’s New Hire Orientation.

Craig’s favorite role at Toastmasters is being the Topics Master, adding his own sense of fun and games to the proceedings, leaving members with a smile on their face and something sweet in their hand!

Connect with Craig on LinkedIn ​

Wayne M.  - Club Mentor
Since joining Toastmasters in 2019, Wayne has transformed into a dynamic speaker dedicated to refining his craft. Wayne's journey has been particularly focused on conquering the common stumbling blocks of speech - the "ums," "ahs," and "you knows." Through his commitment to improvement, Wayne exemplifies the transformative power of Toastmasters, turning potential hesitations into confident and articulate expressions.

As a seasoned real estate professional, Wayne goes beyond transactions to help people find not just a house, but their Place In The World. Wayne is also known as "The Real Estate Tailor" with a commitment to delivering a tailored and predictable client experience, Wayne ensures that every step of the real estate journey is not just smooth, but uniquely tailored to each individual's aspirations and needs.

Wayne hails from Boston, Massachusetts, and he enjoys International travel, fitness, and a glass of good red wine. 

Connect with Wayne on LinkedIn

Megan S. - Area 20 Director 
Megan joined San Carlos Toastmasters in 2017, initially feeling nervous and intimidated by public speaking. With a growing passion for both the Spanish language and Toastmasters, she joined SF Spanish Bilingual Toastmasters. Toastmasters has been a transformative experience, helping her build self-confidence and enhancing her ability to speak in any situation. This growth inspired her to start a corporate club, Box Toasters. After moving to San Diego last year, Megan joined Career Builders Toastmasters and took on the role of Area Director in District 5. Formerly a Software Engineer, she is now embarking on an exciting new chapter by starting a cafe.

Rouge Y. - Area 19 Director
Rouge is a global citizen with a passion for growth and connection, she joined Toastmasters in January 2024 to further develop her leadership and public speaking skills. With a background in media and tech, she is currently exploring new career opportunities and has found valuable support and guidance in the Career Builder's Club.
A lifelong learner, Rouge appreciates the instant feedback from her peers and mentors, which has been instrumental in her ongoing journey of self-improvement.
Rouge has lived in three countries and traveled to over 30, fostering a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives. She is fluent in Arabic and English, with a working knowledge of French.
She moved to San Diego a year ago and aspires to make it here forever home, leveraging her skills and experience to make a meaningful impact in the community.

You! - New Member
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