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With an unyielding passion for excellence, Yvette embraced the opportunity to nurture and enhance her public speaking skills when she joined Cable Beach West Toastmasters Club 6796 in 1988 and served in various club leadership roles. Due to an advancement in her educational studies and a new family, her life took a different path. Born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas, Yvette rejoined Toastmasters, Healing Communicators Club 7178 in December 2020.
Since renewing her commitment to Toastmasters, Yvette has served as Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President Membership in Healing Communicators Club 7178. She is now the Vice President Education. She also served as Treasurer of the East Central Archdeaconry Club 7717904. She has served as Area 22 (Select Distinguished) Director. Yvette has conducted numerous Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) and Club Officer Trainings (COT).
Yvette has worked in the financial services industry for more than 32 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance along with numerous certifications and diplomas. She presently works in Management at a leading International Wealth Management Company.
Her favorite quote is “I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me”.
Denison Balfour, is the last of seven, born to Roderick and Estelle Simms, in Nassau. She grew up with Holy Trinity Anglican Church and St. John’s College just steps away.
The Assistant Manager at the Industry Training Department, Ministry of Tourism boasts of a 40 year career and firmly believes in exceeding customer expectations.
She is a 2007 College of The Bahamas graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Tourism Management and is completing an MBA with specialty in Leadership and Innovation at Edinburgh Napier University.
Denison joined Healing Communicators Club 7178 in 2007 as a sponge. This exposure increased her passion for leadership. She has served in several leadership roles at various clubs, and as Area 80 Governor 2009/2010. A Distinguished Toastmaster from 2010, she is active in two clubs and assists many others. In April 2023, she was elected Division F Director, with administrative responsibility for 20 clubs in The Bahamas.
Denison never hesitates to accept personal, spiritual, and professional development. She also accepts responsibility for preparing others to lead the way, leaving a legacy.
Isaiah 40:31 and Whitney Houston’s I Look To You, inspire her daily. However, she considers her most important roles as a wife and mother of one adult.
Maria Bartosh joined Toastmasters to become a powerful speaker. With her ambitions set on writing a book and becoming a keynote speaker in the future, she recognizes that one can move people with words. Following her heart’s calling about a decade ago, she became a self-taught photographer. Working under a creative name of Francesca Bliss, she empowers women through photography, showing them how beautiful and powerful they are. She also creates personal branding photography and makes video content for small business owners. She places high emphasis on continuous growth and education, expressing oneself creatively, and making this world a better place by being the best versions of ourselves.
Stefan Bonimy is a business professional with experience in healthcare and supply chain management. He is the manager of a medical practice called UR Health System of Care Ltd. and also the proprietor of Seagrape Wines and Spirits in The Bahamas.
He has attained the designations of Fellow, from the Life Management Institute and the Certified Business Professional from the International Business Training Association. He is a firm believer in the ability of Toastmasters to transform an introvert into an inspiration and is the Immediate Past President of the First Bahamas Branch of Toastmasters Club 1600. He is a major fan of sports, and for leisure, he enjoys reading and water sport activities.