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Capt. Justin Rooks, DTM is an Airline Captain & Line Check Airman for American Eagle Airlines based in Miami, FL. He is type rated on the Canadair Regional Jet, Embraer 140/145, and Embraer 170/190. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a minor in Finance. He joined Toastmasters in June 2019. Since then, he has served as Treasurer, Vice President Membership, Vice President Education, Club President, Area Director, Audit Committee Chair, and earned his Distinguished Toastmaster Award in July 2022. He is currently serving this year as the Finance Manager. In his spare time, he also is a drummer who loves music.
Dr. Rand considers himself a lifelong learner and a firm believer in the power of a growth mindset. His mission is to inspire others to overcome obstacles by sharing his own story of triumph over adversity.
He joined Toastmasters to support this mission and quickly discovered a wealth of opportunities for learning and personal growth. He has served as Sergeant at Arms and President of his club, as well as an Area Director. Additionally, he has presented at multiple Toastmasters Leadership Institutes (TLIs) and the district conference. Dr. Rand is dedicated to helping others flourish on their Toastmasters journey.
Dr. Rand holds a master’s degree and Ph.D. in biomechanics and motor control from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Following his graduation, he relocated to South Florida.
He currently lives in Lake Worth Beach Florida with his wife and two young boys (8 and 10 years old), and he runs a health and fitness business, South Florida Fitness. With a deep passion for health and fitness, Dr. Rand believes in pushing physical boundaries to build both physical and mental resilience. He has completed over 20 marathons and ultramarathons, a half- and full-distance Ironman triathlon, numerous obstacle course races, and has competed in powerlifting and CrossFit competitions. Through his business, he helps others achieve their health and fitness goals.
Andrea Robinson is an award-winning journalist and media relations consultant with more than three decades of experience.
Andrea joined Toastmasters International in 2010 and immediately embraced the organization’s concepts and purpose. She achieved her Distinguished Toastmaster designation in 2020.
Andrea has served in District 47 as Division A Director, Area 10 Director, and as Public Relations Manager in 2023-2024. She is the VPE of Universal Advanced Toastmasters.
Blanca E. Rodriguez joined Toastmasters in 2022. Since then she became a member of three different clubs, including a Spanish speaking one at District 81. She was elected the 2022 shooting star for Talking Heads of Stuart, and served as Vice President of Public relations for two different clubs, prior to becoming a Vice president of education and now Area Director. Her love for Toastmasters is undeniable and she hopes to share her passion with as many individuals as possible.