Executive Board
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Landon A. - President | Club Mentor | Western Division Director
Landon joined Toastmasters in July 2018 to not only expand his leadership and public speaking skills but also to foster his confidence in being heard and understood after a decade of personal development and growth, post-sexual trauma. As a three-time competitor in the International Speech contest, holding all club officer roles, Area Director, Southern Division Director, Club Sponsor, Club Mentor, Club Coach, a Distinguished Toastmasters, as well as being the District’s Pathways guru, Landon is a testament to the phrase "you get out of it what you put into it." Landon is a multipotentialite of many backgrounds; a Marine veteran, personal fitness trainer, CEO of SchizoPhrenia Care Project, keynote speaker, and 7-time author, Landon brings all his knowledge and experience to Career Builders, and Toastmasters as a whole. His favorite part of Toastmasters, outside of the phenomenal connections and networking, is the ability to practice, foster, and hone his communication and leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment. . |
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Andy Burke - Treasurer
Andy moved to San Diego in 2018 for an extended sabbatical. He has 20+ years of wide-ranging experience in corporate accounting and finance. Prior to moving to San Diego, he resided in the Midwest, primarily Ohio. He is a single parent with four grown children. |
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Kristin S. - Vice President of Public Relations | Club Mentor
Kristin is a San Diego native who loves the ocean and good tacos and believes that pretty much anything tastes better with avocado on it. She has lived in 6 countries and has traveled to many more. In 2014 Kristin paddled through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific in the "Ocean to Ocean Race" on a native Panamanian boat called a cayuco. She lives with a very ornery 16 year old cat and some equally ornery cacti. |
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Alberto B. - Vice President of Education | Club Mentor
Alberto serves as Sempra’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion. His journey with Sempra began two decades ago, during which he held various roles within the accounting and audit services departments. Alberto also managed the cross-company employee rotation program and summer internship programs. Early in his career (around 2010), he actively volunteered for diversity, equity, and inclusion projects, including the Local Diversity and Inclusion Council (LDIC). Additionally, he played an integral role in the enterprise-wide mentoring program and the Employee Diversity and Inclusion Council. Beyond Sempra, Alberto contributes to several external boards, such as the San Diego LGBT Community Center and Equality California. As a Mexican immigrant and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, he brings diverse and valuable perspectives to our work environment. Alberto’s primary focus is to advance inclusivity, foster a strong sense of belonging, and lead with empathy and compassion. |
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Alicia L. - Secretary | Club Mentor
Alicia is a San Diego Native. She is a Career Advisor for students in the medical field. During her presentations and workshops, she would catch her audience falling asleep or just bored; so she joined Toastmasters. She knew she needed to make a change. The Career Builders club has helped her increase her confidence and has given her the opportunity to learn leadership skills. When Alicia is not at work or in a Toastmasters meeting, she is usually spending time with her family and friends. She likes to hike, practice her Spanish, read self help books, dream about future travels and dance in her car. |
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Andres A. - Vice President of Membership | Club Mentor
Andres is an architect and interior designer with experience in different branches of architectural projects, and a broad knowledge of artistic and cultural topics. He currently works in the field of architecture and as a server at an Italian restaurant. Originally from Peru, Andres moved to San Diego at the end of 2021 with the aim of expanding his horizons and perspectives, in both personal and professional areas. As an immigrant, he is aware that he has the opportunity and the desire to achieve his goals. Andres joined Toastmasters with the purpose of improving his communication and leadership skills in a new language. A member of Career Builders since October 2023, Andres feels that he found not only a place of learning and development, but a tolerant multicultural community, of which he is proud to be a part. |
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Deborah R. - Sergeant at Arms
Deborah lives in San Diego where she is a college professor as well as part of a vibrant writing community. Her first book, about building and sailing a 50-foot schooner, will be released next year. Joining Toastmasters has been an important part of preparing for talks about her upcoming memoir. Her favorite things are visiting grandchildren in British Columbia, gardening, swimming, and beach walks. She lives with a black cat in a tiny house built in 1906 by a retired sea captain who carved a tall ship in the front door. |
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