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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.
Andrea Pratt-Smith is an award-winning project management consultant, leadership trainer, and international speaker with over 20 years of experience helping leaders and teams move from constant motion to meaningful results. She is the CEO of Creative Minds Project Development & Consultation, Founder of The Bahamas Agile & Project Management Community (BAPMC), and the first licensed Professional Kanban Trainer in the Caribbean.
A dedicated Toastmaster and the 2025 Toastmasters District 47 Most Valuable Member, Andrea is a former Area Director and Club President who currently serves as Co-Chair of the 2027 Toastmasters District 47 Annual Conference. She has facilitated several Toastmasters Leadership Institute workshops and served as a presenter at the 2025 and 2026 District 47 Annual Conferences. Passionate about leadership development, she enjoys mentoring emerging leaders and creating engaging learning experiences that help members strengthen their communication, confidence, and leadership skills.
Guided by her philosophy that life is a project, Andrea transforms complex ideas into practical, real-world strategies that empower people to lead with purpose, cultivate lifelong curiosity, and create meaningful global impact.
Joined Toastmasters in 2012. In 2019, I earned the Distinguished Toastmaster award. Throughout my Toastmasters journey, I have served in every club officer role—many of them multiple times—and currently belong to three clubs: Universal Toastmasters #7653, Universal Advanced Toastmasters, and Bold Communicators Club. I am also a multiple Triple Crown award recipient.
Beyond the club level, I had the privilege of serving as Division A Director during the 2018–2019 program year, helping lead the division to President’s Distinguished recognition. In 2024, I served as a Helping Hands volunteer at the Toastmasters International Annual Convention in Anaheim, California, celebrating the organization’s historic 100th anniversary.
Professionally, I am a retired Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Certified Health Coach. I am inspired by Nelson Mandela’s words: “It always seems impossible, until it is done.” That quote continues to remind me that growth begins by taking the first step.
Beverly Cordner retired in 2024 as a Division Operations Actuarial Manager at the Boca Raton, FL based National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc., the largest provider of workers
compensation and employee injury data and statistics in the nation. She retired with 37 years of experience in the property & casualty insurance industry. Beverly is married with two adult daughters.
Beverly received her Distinguished Toastmasters designation in March 2014. She has been a Toastmaster at Sensor Toast since 2007. She has served her club in a variety of leadership positions including President, Vice President Education, Vice-President Public Relations, Treasurer, and Secretary. She has mentored several people at her club. She is also currently serving as Vice President Education at Sensor Toast.
She has served the district as an Area Director in the 2012-2013 year where she earned the President’s Distinguished award for Area 32. She also served as the Club Coach and Advocate Chair for 2013-2017 by overseeing coaching efforts in the District. She assigned coaches to clubs with 12 or less paid members and advocates to clubs that have 13 to 19 paid members. She also served as the Speech Contest Chair from 2017 to 2018. In addition, she served as one of the TLI Co-Chairs from 2021 to 2022.
She is currently serving as one of the Pathways Co-Chairs for the 2026 to 2027 period. She loves mentoring others and watching them enhance their skill sets. She has grown in her Pathways
knowledge over the last few years by helping many members of her club navigate both new and old paths in Base Camp. She still feels that she has more to learn about Pathways, especially since Toastmasters International keeps introducing more changes every year. She felt this role would merge both of her interests – mentoring others and increasing her Pathways knowledge.
Toastmaster Shari Hall is an experienced, detail-oriented Accountant, who is skilled in financial analysis and account reconciliations. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance from the University of Maryland, University College.
Shari joined the Toastmasters program making Healing Communicators Club 7178 her home club. Her goal in joining the program was to conquer her fear of public speaking while enhancing her leadership skills. She has diligently served her club as Treasurer (2024-2025), Vice President Public Relations (2025-2026), and is the current Vice President Membership.
Shari remains committed to fostering excellence in communication and leadership, upholding the values of Toastmasters International with professionalism, integrity, and dedication.
CeCe Espeut is a five-time Distinguished Toastmaster, two-time TEDx speaker, former U.S. Marine, and Executive Director of TEDxMiramar. She believes confident communication changes lives and opens doors. Her passion for serving on the District Executive Committee is helping members grow as leaders, strengthen clubs, and create opportunities for others to discover and share their voice.
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Martin received undergraduate degrees in Business Economics & Teacher Education. He possesses a Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws, and is a doctoral student in economic law and technology policy.
DTM Martin served as an adjunct law faculty member at the University of The Bahamas Law School and the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services.
My vision for this year as one of the two Contest Co-Chairs is to utilize the skills and experiences that I have gained over the years to coordinate a successful speech contest.
Serving as a club officer for many years and most recently as Division Director has provided me the opportunity to belong to a network of like-minded Toastmasters who share the core values of Toastmasters. We should strive to “Strengthen the Brand and support each other”
The goal is to ensure a flawless, rule compliant and engaging Speech Contest that will be a memorable experience for everyone.
Serving allows me to give back to an organization that has contributed to my growth and self-development. I have chosen to serve this year because I want to make a positive impact in the lives of my fellow Toastmasters and my community. I believe it is by serving others, I will continue to grow as an individual. I look forward to assisting my team in achieving its goal of empowering clubs and helping members reach their full pontenial in their various officer’s roles.
Kay M. Stagray enjoys guiding and coaching others to crush goals, complete projects, and discover a passion for their mission and purpose! Her company, S&K Endeavors, has been providing project management, consulting, and coaching services to individuals and organizations for over 20 years, doing just that!
Kay has been able to bring the same passion to Toastmasters. Since joining her home club, Sensor Toast #3518, Kay has served in several club and district roles. Four times as a Club Officer – Sergeant at Arms, VP Education, Secretary, and currently, President. Kay has served District 47 as a Newsletter Editor, Division Director, and Area Director.
Kay has enjoyed success as a Toastmaster. She was awarded Division C Area Director of the Year (2022-2023), Select Distinguished Area Director (2022-2023), Select Distinguished Division Director (2024-2025), and earned her first Distinguished Toastmaster this past March.
Charlene Henderson’s Toastmasters journey has been life-changing. She joined to become a better speaker and leader, and along the way, she has grown into a stronger storyteller, more confident communicator, and deeper believer in herself.
Guided by the principle “Each one, teach one,” Charlene is committed to giving back by encouraging and supporting others as they reach their goals. This year, she is excited to serve as TLI Co-chair, Area 81 Director, and President of her Bradenton Toastmasters club. She believes success comes through building relationships, focusing on shared goals, and helping others grow.
Outside of Toastmasters, Charlene is the proud mother of two outstanding young women and works from home as an Implementation Project Manager for a Human Capital Management company. She is passionate about using her talents to make a meaningful difference for members and future leaders within and beyond Toastmasters.
I just love a spreadsheet. As our modern world can overload us, I enjoy assimilating information and presenting it in a format that is simple, meaningful and actionable. My experiences in Toastmasters have allowed me to enjoy the spotlight at times. This role is more behind the scenes, and it is my joy to contribute to the success of the district, and the many leaders who step up to make it all happen.