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Andrea Robinson is an award-winning journalist and media relations consultant with more than three decades of experience. She joined Toastmasters International in 2010 and embraced the concepts and purposes of Toastmasters. She achieved her Distinguished Toastmaster achievement in 2020.
Andrea has served in District 47 twice as Public Relations Manager, Division A Director, and as Area Director. This year she’s serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Sunshiner for District 47. She served in this role two other times for District Governor Anthony “Tony” Longley and District Director Austen Canonica.
Her other organizational involvements include memberships in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., NAACP, the National Association of Black Journalists, South Florida Black Journalists, and Public Relations Society of America. In her spare time, she enjoys singing at the Universal Truth Center for Better Living in Miami Gardens.
I chose to serve this year as part of my commitment to earning my Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation. More importantly, I see this as an opportunity to help others grow and succeed in their Toastmasters journey. My vision for our area is for all six clubs to achieve Distinguished Club status. I believe that by focusing on member engagement, Pathways progress, leadership development, and club excellence, we can create a rewarding experience for every member. Success for me is not only achieving my personal goals but also helping our clubs and members reach theirs.
Melissa Rowe is an HR professional at a New York City-based financial services firm. Her weekday focus is on her HR responsibilities, and she pursues her passions for public speaking on Tuesday nights and weekends. She joined Toastmasters in May 2024 through her home club, Sunset Speakers, and quickly embraced the opportunity to serve and grow. Melissa began her leadership journey as Club Secretary in her first year, went on to serve as Club President, and now serves as Vice President Education. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Baruch College and a Master of Science in Human Resource Education from Fordham University.
Melissa chose to serve as an Area Director because she genuinely enjoys being part of the Toastmasters community and deeply values the growth, encouragement, and connections it has brought into her life. She looks forward to helping advance the District’s vision by supporting clubs, encouraging their continued growth, developing strong communicators and future leaders, and fostering a welcoming community built on confidence and connection. With only a carry-on suitcase in hand, Melissa arrived in West Palm Beach in 2020 intending to “ride out” the pandemic. Four months later, she decided to make it her permanent home to fully enjoy sunny South Florida living.