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Roxanne joined Toastmasters at the start of a Global Pandemic as her training ground toward realizing her dream of being a professional keynote speaker on both live stages and the virtual platform.
She has held office at the club level every year since her first year as a toastmaster until serving as an Area Director for Area 33 in Division C last year. She enjoyed it so much, she came back for more.
Roxanne takes pride in her heritage which roots spread far and wide to parts including Scotland, Portugal, India and the Ivory Coast culminating in the West Indies. She is a proud mother of a remarkable young man with a family of his own, a grandmother of three.
She continues on her journey of realizing her vision of being a professional speaker, trainer, storyteller, and online-learning content creator.
Charmaine J. Hanna is a remarkable individual whose life is characterized by a deep commitment to education, community service, and personal growth. With 37 years of experience as an educator, she has not only excelled in her professional career but has also embraced numerous roles that reflect her passion for nurturing others.
In addition to her distinguished career, Charmaine is actively involved in various community and personal pursuits. She serves as a life coach, youth leader, choir member, sports coach, and event planner, demonstrating her multifaceted talents and dedication to making a positive impact. Her creativity shines through her hobbies such as crafting and her love for music, cooking, and entertaining.
Charmaine’s journey with Toastmasters began in June 2018, where she initially approached it with both apprehension and excitement. Since then, she has risen through the ranks, holding pivotal roles such as President (three times), Vice President of Education (three times), Vice President of Membership, Treasurer, and Sergeant At Arms (twice). Her leadership extends beyond individual clubs; she has also served as an Area Director and as the District’s TLI Co-Chair for the Bahamas.
Notably, Charmaine has coached multiple clubs to success while pursuing her own personal development through completing two Paths within Toastmasters. Her dedication is further underscored by her active membership in five prestigious clubs, where she continues to empower, encourage, and inspire others. Her sponsorship and mentorship of numerous individuals within the program have undoubtedly left a lasting positive impact on their personal and professional journeys.
Overall, Charmaine J. Hanna epitomizes dedication, leadership, and a genuine desire to uplift those around her. Her journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of growth and service, making her a valued member of both her local community and the broader Toastmasters organization.
Distinguished Toastmaster Geraldine Hogan has been an active member of Toastmasters International since 2009. She has held nearly every Club Officer role at least once. Her contributions to District 47 include serving as an Area Director, Club Coach, Club Mentor, and Youth Leadership Coordinator.
Geraldine is a retired Judge of Compensation Claims for the state of Florida, a former teacher, and a Licensed Attorney. She is also certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Court Mediator.
She is a TEDx speaker, a former TEDx speaker coach and a published author. Passionate about helping others improve their speaking and presentation skills, Geraldine is dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals through communication, leadership, and service.
Steve Hogan has been an active member of Toastmasters International since 2009. Throughout his tenure, he has served as Club President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Steve holds a BS in General Business and has more than 30 years of experience in retail management. In 2009, he transitioned to a new career as a licensed Realtor, leveraging his management background in the real estate industry.
In his spare time, Steve enjoys golfing, a passion that complements his professional and personal life.
Christopher Hill joined Toastmasters in 2017 and has since served as club President, Vice President Education, and Sergeant at Arms. He has advanced at Toastmaster contests and served as a club coach prior to becoming Area Director. He has lived in multiple states across the United States before settling in South Florida in 2014.
Shewrea Heastie has always had a passion for working with children, and a direct call from God led her to pursue a career in education. In 2010, she graduated from the College of The Bahamas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education and a teaching certificate. Shewrea has been an exceptional educator for fourteen years. Her exemplary reputation of excellence in and outside the classroom, led her to be selected as Yellow Elder Primary School’s Teacher of The Year 2019-2021. Her philosophy is that in order to build a nation, we must first develop the foundation. Hence, this is the reason she seeks to educate the nation’s youth both academically and spiritually.
Besides seeking to shine her light in the professional arena, Shewrea holds firm in being an example of a Christian believer as a wife, mother and active member of her church. She attends Life Changers Ministries International where she served as a Youth Director for three years, is currently serving as the Children’s Ministry Assistant Director for the past five years, and is currently serving as an ordained Minister since March 2023.
Shewrea is an advocate for excellence in leadership and communication. Therefore, to improve her leadership capabilities, she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Organizational Learning and Leadership from Barry University in 2017. In addition, her love for public-speaking and desire to enhance her leadership skills led her to the path of Toastmasters International. She became a member of the B.U.T. Nation Builders Toastmasters Club 1358961 in May 2020, where she served as Club Secretary, Vice President Membership, Vice President Education and is currently serving as President. She is also excited and humbled to have been chosen to serve as the Area 62 Director 2024-2025, and will do her endeavor best to serve in this role with integrity, dedication and excellence.