District Leadership Directory

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Stanley Llyod
Audio/Visual Coordinator

Stanley is the founder & CEO of digitalPIXXELS, a full-service digital company with over 15 years of experience. digitalPIXXELS specializes in web design, mobile app development, video production, digital marketing, and graphic design, serving start-ups, small and mid-size companies, and government agencies.
Recent highlights of his career include partnering with the City of North Miami during the pandemic to help over 40 small businesses transition online through city-sponsored grant programs. He is currently helping entrepreneurs expand their digital presence through the Beacon Council’s Small Business XCELerator program, focusing on ecommerce and digital marketing.
His educational background includes a degree in Business Administration from NYU and numerous technical certifications in cutting-edge software and applications. He has 10 years of experience in finance working with Citibank as a credit officer and over 15 years in technology. He is a past president and the current VP of Public Relations and Technical coodinator at Gelfand Good Morning Toastmasters Club. His hobbies include fitness, world travel, sailing, and staying updated on digital solutions.
The three words that best describe me are Creative, Confident & Curious.

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Beverly Ledgister
Conference Co-Chair

Beverly is a Retired Registered Nurse turned Holistic Health & Life Coach. She’s married with three adult daughters (all married) and 4 grandkids. She joined Weston Area Toastmasters in 2019 because she wanted to work on her public speaking skills. She has held the roles of Sergeant At Arms, President, Vice President of Education, Treasurer, and Vice President of Public Relations for the Weston area Toastmasters Club. Most recently she served as a Division A, Area Director (23/24), and Division A Director 24/25. Beverly credits Toastmasters for her growth in leadership, communication and public speaking skills.

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Maria Lozano
Pathways Co-Chair

Maria has worked in the music industry for over 30 years. In May 2021, she joined Toastmasters after realizing she had been turning down invitations to speak on industry panels simply because of her fear of public speaking.
She became an active member of Miami Dade Toastmasters, Club 8251, where she served as Secretary (2021–2022). That same year, she was honored with the Division E Shooting Star Award. She went on to serve as Vice President Education (2022–2023), then both President and VPE (2023–2024), and Vice President Membership (2024–2025). In addition to her club roles, during the 2024-2025 Toastmasters year, Maria has also served as Area 50 Director, Club Coach for Women In Construction, Mentor for MDCR Speakers, and President of Miami Speakers Toastmasters (formerly Blue Lagoon Toastmasters).
Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts from the City University of New York at Hunter College and is fully bilingual in Spanish and English. She lives in Miami, Florida with her husband and their two adult children.

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Michele Leway, DTM
TLI Co-Chair

Distinguished Toastmaster Michelle LeWay has been in Toastmasters since January 2014 & earned her 2nd DTM in June 2023. She has fulfilled multiple roles in her home District of 47 – Area Director, Division Director, District Contest Chair, District Conference Chair and Club Mentor. Michelle is the current District 47 TLI Co-Chair and also has presided over 17 Youth Leadership Programs in South Florida. She has held numerous club officer roles & has been involved in over 185 speech contests in her Toastmasters career. Michelle was awarded Outstanding Division Director Award in 2019 & has been honored twice with the Division C Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year award. Her grown-up job is as a Procurement Specialist for Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, but her background in theatre, clowning & circus arts helps keeps the balance between her adult side & her inner child. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Michelle found a crazy, beloved family in Toastmasters & loves to help others achieve things that they didn’t think were possible.