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Bianca Moreiras has been a leader, mentor, motivator, and presenter in the legal profession for over 40 years. Her role as administrator, executive director, marketing director, coach and consultant brings a wealth of knowledge and practical application to any firm, company, group or individual.
Bianca has spoken on topics enriching professionals in the areas of self-improvement, time management, professional etiquette, communication, collaboration, leadership, networking, customer service, resume writing, and more. She has facilitated events and retreats bringing an invigorating result and brighter outlook for professional organizations, law firms and not-for-profits. In addition to professional speaking, she conducts webinars and has numerous published articles. Bianca has successfully coached professionals to achieve status in the business world once thought unattainable.
Bianca joined Toastmasters in January 2023, and she have fallen in love with the Weston Club and District 47. Bianca Moreiras believes that whenever you join an organization, you need to put your whole heart into the group to give back as much as you receive. With that thought in mind she was nominated for Area 10 – Shining Star Award 2023 and received the Area 10 Steller Award in 2024. At the club level she participated in the 2024 speech contest and received the Area 10 First Place for Best Speech and Third Place for Evaluation Speech. Bianca has had the opportunity to participate as a facilitator in 2023 at her first TLI and present 3 workshops for the areas TLI’s 2023-2024. She held the position of VPE 2023-2024 and currently is the Weston club President. She is excited to have been selected to be the Area District B21 for the 2024-2025 year.
Kate is a former journalist who has worked as a writer/editor for publications in Florida and New England. She is the founder and CEO of a writing service, creating marketing content for clients and assisting authors in writing books to share their business and personal stories. She is a frequent contributor to Toastmaster magazine.
Kate has been a member of Toastmasters International since 2011 and achieved the designation of Distinguished Toastmaster in 2018. She has held every club officer role except Secretary and has served as District 47 Public Relations Manager and as Editor of The Sunshiner.
She is the mother of two sons who followed their parents’ footsteps into marketing and journalism. She lives in Hollywood.
Paolo was born and raised in Puglia, a beautiful region right at the heel of the Italian boot. He is the owner of Barone Antica Sartoria, an apparel company specializing in custom tailored suits for men. He has been in business since 2010 and serves clients from South Beach to Palm Beach. He is married and he is a father of six children, three boys and three girls. His secret to success is doing something common, uncommonly well.
Dr. Marifé Méndez is an entrepreneur, digital marketing creator, public speaker, Amazon’s Best Seller Author, and accomplished senior marketing communications professional with over 30 years of experience. She is the founder and CEO of Next Step Marketing, an innovative team of marketing professionals in her native San Juan, PR, and also of her new venture Dr M Crystal Healing in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Marifé is passionate about digital marketing, diversity, and social media. She can be found in the most popular social media networks Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, but she is also a passionate public speaker. With inspirational speeches like Why Women Need to Boss Up; and Soul Rebel about Trauma and life after breast cancer, Grief – What everybody should know and Crystal Energy about crystals positive effects on people’s energy. Marifé knows how to connect with an audience.
She had the opportunity to talk about some of these topics in the previous books she co-authored, Women Who Boss Up in Health, Wellness, and Lifestyle (2021), and Breaking the Glass Ceiling – Influential Women in Business (2015). Both books were an incredible success and reached “Amazon Best Seller” status.
In addition, Marifé is also an Independent Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team and active member of the Arts of Speaking Toastmasters Club in Hollywood Beach Florida.
Finally, Dr. Marifé Mendez has over 27 years of experience in academia and is currently Adjunct Faculty at Miami Dade College Business School, Wolfson Campus.
Moises Worthalter is a seasoned entrepreneur, real estate professional, and dedicated Toastmaster with nearly three decades of experience in leadership, business development, and public speaking. Originally from Colombia and now based in South Florida, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Texas and an MBA in International Business and Marketing from Florida International University. In addition to serving as a Broker Associate with Compass, Moises has founded and led multiple successful ventures, including companies in real estate and healthcare, where he built strong teams and scalable operations. He remains actively involved in the Realtors Association and regularly volunteers with organizations like Rebuilding Together Broward to support community housing initiatives.
As the former Vice President of Public Relations for Toast of Las Olas, Moises led strategic communication efforts that strengthened member engagement and broadened the club’s local visibility. Now, as Area Director, he is committed to fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence across the clubs in his Area. Moises believes in the power of mentorship, inclusive leadership, and clear communication as tools for personal and organizational transformation. His goal is to help every member discover their voice and build the confidence to lead—both inside and outside of Toastmasters.
Berina Elaine Darbouze is a proud Miami, Florida native. She is a former Juvenile Probation Officer and currently works as a Business Process Analyst in the healthcare industry, where she focuses on driving operational efficiency and process improvement.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Psychology.
Berina joined North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club, in 2023 to enhance her public speaking and leadership skills. She is currently serving as Club President, she has served in multiple officer roles, including Vice President Membership (VPM) and Vice President Public Relations (VPPR).
Outside of her professional and Toastmasters commitments, Berina enjoys a rich personal life. She is married and the proud mother of one adult son. In her spare time, she finds joy in attending church, dancing, playing tennis, reading, writing, watching films, and spending meaningful time with her family