Executive Board
Anne Shaw-Hanson - President 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”! Connect with Annie on LinkedIn. |
Anne Shaw-Hanson - SAA
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”! Connect with Annie on LinkedIn. |
Landon Alchikh - Vice President of Education Multipotentialite Landon Alchikh is a man of many backgrounds; a Marine veteran, CEO of a nonprofit, keynote speaker and author of Am I Worthy to name a few.
With various licenses, certifications and degrees, Landon brings all his knowledge and experience to Career Builders, and Toastmasters as a whole, as a leader. |
Craig R. Smith - Vice President of Membership
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 J. Miller - Vice President of Public Relations
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 and a glass of good red wine. Connect with Wayne on LinkedIn |
Gina Soloperto - Secretary
She is the founder of Glue, a behavior-centered research and strategy consultancy. Her work catalyzes transformation in branding, product innovation, and organizational growth. Gina’s superpower lies in interpreting human factors and elevating the human element that drives markets and galvanizes teams, turning them into a competitive edge. She joined Toastmasters in April 2023 to sharpen her strategic communication and presentation skills to better serve her clients and colleagues. |
Featured Members
Megan Kettl - Area 6 Division Director
Megan is a San Diego Native with a passion for traveling and photography. She joined Toastmasters in 2018 with the desire to strengthen her voice, share her stories and to continue moving forward as an advocate for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness. Connect with Megan on LinkedIn. |
Jana Nakamura
Jana's first impression of Toastmasters came when she was visited her friend's club as a guest in Seattle. Not knowing much previously, it really opened the door to confidence in all speaking situations. Upon her move back to San Diego, Jana visited Career Builders Toastmasters and was sold, joining in 2018. Jana is a project management professional and currently works with Transportation agencies. Outside of work, you can find her looking for new adventures in travel, beach/water activities, delicious food & drink and feeding her obsession with self-improvement. Connect with Jana on LinkedIn. |
Peter Shin
Peter is an entrepreneur in the hospitality industry and co-founder of a start-up that provides revenue management solutions for vacation rentals. While developing analytical & writing skills over the course of his education and professional career, it took only one visit to a Toastmasters meeting in 2018 to quickly realize that he needed to develop his verbal communication skills as well. When he's not working or crafting a speech, you can probably find Peter traveling, golfing or catching a ball game. Connect with Peter on LinkedIn. |
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