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Ancin Munnings is a Senior Coordinator of IT Operations by profession. A Toastmaster since 2012, Ancin did not seek out Toastmasters at all! After graduating from Government High his former boss and now fellow Toastmaster invited him to attend a meeting of The First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Club 1600 but declined due to seeing it as not being “his kind of thing” at that time being an introvert. However, five years later the offer came to him again to visit Club 1600 and he accepted it discovering that this is what is needed to “get him out of his shell”. Since joining Toastmasters, he has climbed the ladder of leadership serving in all club officer positions (Sergeant at Arms to President), serving as the Area 93 Director, serving as the Club Retention Chairman (for The Bahamas), he is currently the Division I Director of District 47 and was elected as the Club Growth Director of District 47 (2023-2024). Ancin obtained the coveted Distinguished Toastmaster designation (the highest education award in Toastmasters) in 2020. Ancin credits Toastmasters for finding his path in life and the myriad of experiences and mentorship along his journey shaped him into the professional that he is today being a leader and not a follower. He states, “Being a leader is the most responsible, yet most rewarding role anyone could have, for that reason, it is not an easy task to become one and it is even more difficult to maintain the role. If you wish to become a good leader you must be an effective communicator with a no excuses, only adjustments mindset”. He is an avid reader, and sports enthusiast, and loves to travel.
When I joined Toastmasters in 2010, I was a Charter member of a corporate club. I had never heard of Toastmasters before, and I while I didn’t think that I needed to improve my communication skills, I thought that I would be able convince my husband Gary to join if I did.
Since joining Toastmasters I have served in most club officer roles, including being President of two clubs in the same year! My favorite role is Vice President of Education, because introducing new members to the education system and assisting them as they grow and flourish is very rewarding.
At the district level, I have served as a Pathways Guide, Area Director, and Division Director. Each role has challenged me and stretched me, and I have grown personally and professionally because of it. My mantra is “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”.
I am a health and fitness enthusiast who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion. I’m employed as a Fitness Director in a senior community, and my greatest joy is working with someone and seeing them move from a state of frailty and illness to health and wellness.
In my spare time I enjoy traveling, doing jigsaw puzzles, and listening to audiobooks.
Wence Martin joined Toastmasters about 19 years ago. One of the reasons for joining Toastmasters was to improve his personal communications and public speaking skills and as well as to overcome a speech impediment. He enhanced his leadership skills by serving in numerous executive positions in his home club (Healing Communicators) as well as other clubs locally such as Pinnacle Seekers, Club Cousteau and internationally such as TCI Toastmasters Club (District 81). He has won numerous evaluation, table topics, and humorous speech contests and now assists as a training judge, parliamentarian, mentor and personal coach to many Toastmasters in multiple districts. He served as an Area Governor (President’s Distinguished Area) and District 47 Contest Chair. He received the Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) designation in 2011.
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Martin received undergraduate degrees in Business, Economics from the College of The Bahamas, and Holborn College, London. He has a terminal law degree from the University of London, a Certificate of Legal Education from Eugene Dupuch Law School, a Master of Laws from Oxford Brookes University and he is currently pursuing a doctorate in law & economic policy. He has also studied digital law and technology at Lyon Catholic University, France and numerous graduate certificates in AML-Compliance, International Taxation, International Trust Management, and International Relations/Diplomacy from various institution.
DTM Martin is an adjunct law faculty member at the University of The Bahamas Law School. As a seasoned corporate and commercial attorney, he provides legal solutions and advice on a myriad of compliance, legal, regulatory & tax issues.
He also organises free legal aid clinics that cater to civil society, charities, etc. His hobbies include astronomy, backyard farming, reading, tennis, traveling.
Gary is a leader/member of the GO team (Gary & Oris 19 years married). We have 4 adult children and 9 grandchildren. As an active member of Boca Raton Community Church since 1980, Gary is ordained as a Chaplain and has mentored men and women for 40+ years in retirement & recovery communities, prisons and public/private schools.
Gary enjoys communion with God and others in quiet moments (TAG time) and those He surrounds Gary with to receive and be a blessing. Love practicing healthy habits like: workouts, puzzles, reading, singing/speaking publicly and especially loving those in need. I especially enjoy allowing unplanned margin time to “interrupt” him with the opportunity they are to grow in loving kindness and service. Gary truly enjoys how Toastmasters changes lives!
Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.
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.
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.
Dr. Donna Marks is a psychotherapist and an addictions counselor in Palm Beach, Florida. She developed an addiction training program at Palm Beach Community College, which has grown into a four-year degree and won the Florida Governor’s Council Award. She is certified in Gestalt therapy, Psychoanalysis, Hypnotherapy, and Sex Therapy. She authored Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Solution, and The Healing Moment: Seven Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles, available on Simon Schuster, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon bookstore. She shares her message on podcasts, radio, TV, and public speaking.
Emilio Martinez is a passionate and visionary leader who believes that anyone can achieve greatness with hard work, vision, and consistency. Born in the Dominican Republic and proudly calling Miami home since 1990, Emilio brings a grounded perspective shaped by humble beginnings and driven by purpose.
Inspired by the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius—”The obstacle is the way”—Emilio embraces challenges as opportunities to grow and uplift others. His journey through Toastmasters has been nothing short of transformational, helping him evolve both personally and professionally.
As Division E Director, Emilio is committed to motivating and empowering others to reach their highest potential, and to building a community where every voice is heard and every member thrives.
TM Kenny “Just Kenny” Mackey has been a Toastmaster for more than 10 years.He is a member of Leading Voices Toastmasters Club and of the First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Club1600.Need a Penny? Call Kenny.Kenny is a banker at Fidelity Bank and has been in the financial services industry for more than a decade.In his free time, he loves to learn and improve himself.He lives by the mantra “Carpe Diem” and lives each day to the fullest!
K. Melvin Munroe is an esteemed Attorney-at-Law, proudly serving the Commonwealth of The Bahamas with over two decades of experience in public service and the legal field. Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Munroe dedicated twenty-two years as a police officer, where he gained invaluable insights into justice, law enforcement, and community engagement.
Since being called to the Bahamas Bar on November 9, 2012, Mr. Munroe has focused his practice on Land law, Criminal law, Family law, Constitutional law and Tort law. His unwavering commitment to fairness, integrity, and client advocacy sets him apart in the legal community. He believes, as Winston Churchill once said, “The price of greatness is responsibility.” This philosophy drives him to serve not just his clients, but the broader community, ensuring that everyone has access to justice.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Munroe actively engages in civic duties that reflect his dedication to leadership and community service. As a Past President of the Police Dynamic Enforcers Toastmaster’s Club, he has championed effective communication and leadership skills among law enforcement professionals, further enhancing their ability to serve the community.
Mr. Munroe holds an Associate of Arts Degree with Honours, from the Bahamas Baptist Community College, a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of the West Indies with Second Class Honours, and a Legal Education Certificate from the Eugene Dupuch Law School. His educational foundation, combined with his extensive professional experience, equips him to tackle the complex legal challenges faced by individuals and families in The Bahamas.
A family man at heart, Mr. Munroe is married to Jesmeika Munroe, and together they are proud parents to two sons, Kelsie Jr. and Kaleb Joshua Munroe.
With a deep-seated desire to give back to his country and uplift his community, Mr. Munroe is inspired to represent those whose voices often go unheard. He firmly believes that true leadership is about serving others, and he is committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of his fellow Bahamians. As he continues to advocate for justice and equality, Mr. Munroe embodies the spirit of Churchill’s wisdom and the passion to create a brighter future for all.