Executive Board
Jonny Valamehr - President
Jonny is an entrepreneur in the cybersecurity software space. He joined Toastmasters because he believes that the ability to communicate ideas is the most important skill anybody can possess. Because he loves to both teach and learn, Toastmasters gives him the unique ability to engage in both activities simultaneously. Jonny has always been a man of many interests and hobbies, including magic, nutritional biochemistry, business, cooking, video games, philosophy, and the mechanisms behind human aging. He attended UC Santa Barbara, where he received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees, all in Computer Engineering. He joined us in November 2016 and became President of the club in July 2017.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanvalamehr
Jonny is an entrepreneur in the cybersecurity software space. He joined Toastmasters because he believes that the ability to communicate ideas is the most important skill anybody can possess. Because he loves to both teach and learn, Toastmasters gives him the unique ability to engage in both activities simultaneously. Jonny has always been a man of many interests and hobbies, including magic, nutritional biochemistry, business, cooking, video games, philosophy, and the mechanisms behind human aging. He attended UC Santa Barbara, where he received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees, all in Computer Engineering. He joined us in November 2016 and became President of the club in July 2017.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanvalamehr
Mark Halvorson- Vice President of Education
Mark has walked away from a long career as a computer design engineer and is shifting to being an educator in the humanities. His big goal is to create documentaries that show us the landscape of human nature. But it became clear that he first needed to learn how to be a great speaker. Mark takes speaking very seriously and makes it a point to have as much fun as possible doing it. His position as Vice-President of Education allows him to be front and center in helping new people join Career Builders Toastmasters so they too can fall in love with speaking, and have a blast with all the amazing and supportive members in our group. He joined the group in September 2015.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/informationworkshop
Mark has walked away from a long career as a computer design engineer and is shifting to being an educator in the humanities. His big goal is to create documentaries that show us the landscape of human nature. But it became clear that he first needed to learn how to be a great speaker. Mark takes speaking very seriously and makes it a point to have as much fun as possible doing it. His position as Vice-President of Education allows him to be front and center in helping new people join Career Builders Toastmasters so they too can fall in love with speaking, and have a blast with all the amazing and supportive members in our group. He joined the group in September 2015.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/informationworkshop
Patrick Hudspeth - Vice President of Membership
Member since October 2017.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhudspeth?trk=prof-samename-name
Member since October 2017.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhudspeth?trk=prof-samename-name
Kennett Pen - Vice President of Public Relations
Member since October 2017.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennette-pen-1b751982
Member since October 2017.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennette-pen-1b751982
Anne Shaw-Hanson- Club Treasurer
Originally from the Washington DC area, Anne has lived in the Southwest since college.
She moved to San Diego in 1991 with her husband and raised 2 children while working full time as a local outside sales representative for packaging distributor companies. She looks forward to earning her Competent Communication and Competent Leader awards and applying these new skills to elevate her career in sales. She is also open to continuing on with Toastmasters beyond these initial achievements. She has been a member since September 2015.
Connect with Annie on LinkedIn.
Originally from the Washington DC area, Anne has lived in the Southwest since college.
She moved to San Diego in 1991 with her husband and raised 2 children while working full time as a local outside sales representative for packaging distributor companies. She looks forward to earning her Competent Communication and Competent Leader awards and applying these new skills to elevate her career in sales. She is also open to continuing on with Toastmasters beyond these initial achievements. She has been a member since September 2015.
Connect with Annie on LinkedIn.
Jennifer Gaughran - Secretary
Jennifer is a graphic and multi-media designer who works in the MARCOM department at a local Semiconductor company. She joined Toastmasters to develop better communication skills, with the belief that excellent communication skills extend the possibilities of a person's professional and personal life. She is interested in Permaculture, personal growth through imagination and constantly pushing one's boundaries, and how a city's infrastructure affects the happiness levels of people. She lives near Downtown San Diego with her husband and two kids and is currently learning how to ride a bike. She joined toastmasters in January 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gaughran-1b4204a/
Jennifer is a graphic and multi-media designer who works in the MARCOM department at a local Semiconductor company. She joined Toastmasters to develop better communication skills, with the belief that excellent communication skills extend the possibilities of a person's professional and personal life. She is interested in Permaculture, personal growth through imagination and constantly pushing one's boundaries, and how a city's infrastructure affects the happiness levels of people. She lives near Downtown San Diego with her husband and two kids and is currently learning how to ride a bike. She joined toastmasters in January 2017. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gaughran-1b4204a/
Featured Members
Hannah Martine
As a senior publicist, Hannah plans and executes strategic campaigns for clients at H2 Public Relations, a public relations firm specializing in lifestyle and hospitality clients. With a talent for creative writing and a curiosity of people and new cultures, Hannah parlayed her skills into a career in media before landing in public relations. After graduating from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, she worked as a magazine and online editor in Minneapolis covering travel and lifestyle until she left sub-zero temperatures behind and moved to San Diego in 2010. Hannah continued to work within the media until she transitioned into public relations and marketing. Hannah earned her Masters in Communications Management from the University of Southern California with a focus on corporate social responsibility. She is a connector and collector of people, ideas and positive vibes, and she uses those qualities to create win-win relationships between her clients and media. She has planned and executed successful public relations campaigns across various industries, including hospitality, consumer goods, and B2B. In addition to serving as the VP of PR for Career Builders Toastmasters, she is member since February 2015. Hannah sits on the Board of Directors for the American Marketing Association - San Diego Chapter; serves as a career mentor for Just in Time for Foster Youth; and is Social Chair for the San Diego chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Club. And, as a breast cancer survivor, Hannah volunteers as a spokesperson and advocate for health, raising funds to find better breast cancer treatments and ultimately a cure.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmartine
As a senior publicist, Hannah plans and executes strategic campaigns for clients at H2 Public Relations, a public relations firm specializing in lifestyle and hospitality clients. With a talent for creative writing and a curiosity of people and new cultures, Hannah parlayed her skills into a career in media before landing in public relations. After graduating from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, she worked as a magazine and online editor in Minneapolis covering travel and lifestyle until she left sub-zero temperatures behind and moved to San Diego in 2010. Hannah continued to work within the media until she transitioned into public relations and marketing. Hannah earned her Masters in Communications Management from the University of Southern California with a focus on corporate social responsibility. She is a connector and collector of people, ideas and positive vibes, and she uses those qualities to create win-win relationships between her clients and media. She has planned and executed successful public relations campaigns across various industries, including hospitality, consumer goods, and B2B. In addition to serving as the VP of PR for Career Builders Toastmasters, she is member since February 2015. Hannah sits on the Board of Directors for the American Marketing Association - San Diego Chapter; serves as a career mentor for Just in Time for Foster Youth; and is Social Chair for the San Diego chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Club. And, as a breast cancer survivor, Hannah volunteers as a spokesperson and advocate for health, raising funds to find better breast cancer treatments and ultimately a cure.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmartine
Alan Berlin
Alan joined Toastmasters to improve and reinforce his speaking and leadership skills as part of his job search. Since joining in June of 2013 his speeches drawn from his life story have captured the hearts of fellow Toastmasters.
Alan looks forward to expanding his role in toastmasters and especially enjoys the support and enthusiasm in the group.
Alan joined Toastmasters to improve and reinforce his speaking and leadership skills as part of his job search. Since joining in June of 2013 his speeches drawn from his life story have captured the hearts of fellow Toastmasters.
Alan looks forward to expanding his role in toastmasters and especially enjoys the support and enthusiasm in the group.
Ligia Martins
Originally from Brazil, graduated In Tourism and Hospitality Management back in Brazil. She moved to San Diego as an exchanged student and finished her MBA program in International Business and new works with international; she supplies the newest coolest gadgets that accessorizes the mobile devices industry. San Diego is home away from home; on her free time she likes to bike to Sunset Cliff or Mission Beach, enjoy a diversy group of friends and traveling. She joined the group in December 2015. Connect with Ligia on LinkedIn
Originally from Brazil, graduated In Tourism and Hospitality Management back in Brazil. She moved to San Diego as an exchanged student and finished her MBA program in International Business and new works with international; she supplies the newest coolest gadgets that accessorizes the mobile devices industry. San Diego is home away from home; on her free time she likes to bike to Sunset Cliff or Mission Beach, enjoy a diversy group of friends and traveling. She joined the group in December 2015. Connect with Ligia on LinkedIn
Elisabeth Mack, RN, MBA:
Elisabeth brought 30 years of insights and experience into the foundation of Holistic Caring in 2016. Managing cannabis for medical patients is a brand-new world in medicine, and Elisabeth feels called from a logical & spiritual place to help guide and develop this option. She formed Holistic Caring as a concierge medical cannabis consultation service with clinical nurses helping educate, guide, and support patients with product choices, dosages, and timing. Integrating cannabis into a treatment plan for complex diseases takes time, knowledge and research that very few practitioners have. Marketing this service to community medical providers, Elisabeth bridges the gap between traditional and cannabis medicine. She is with our group since May 2017.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-mack-17a5436
Elisabeth brought 30 years of insights and experience into the foundation of Holistic Caring in 2016. Managing cannabis for medical patients is a brand-new world in medicine, and Elisabeth feels called from a logical & spiritual place to help guide and develop this option. She formed Holistic Caring as a concierge medical cannabis consultation service with clinical nurses helping educate, guide, and support patients with product choices, dosages, and timing. Integrating cannabis into a treatment plan for complex diseases takes time, knowledge and research that very few practitioners have. Marketing this service to community medical providers, Elisabeth bridges the gap between traditional and cannabis medicine. She is with our group since May 2017.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-mack-17a5436
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