DLC
REPORT
2025 - 2026
DISTRICT 107
ALGERIA
ANDORRA
GIBRALTAR
MOROCCO
PORTUGAL
SPAIN
TUNISIA
PREPARED BY Vera Margarida Cunha
DLC CHAIR 2024 - 2025
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Every year, District 107 looks for new leaders who have a core understanding of Toastmasters International, including themission, vision, and interconnection among clubs, Areas, Divisions, and the District. Additionally, these leaders should exhibit skills in strategic thinking, project/program management, effective communication, leading teams, and practical training.
In order to ensure successful District elections, the District Director Claudia Villarreal appointed this District LeadershipCommittee, whose work is critical in ensuring long-term District success.
Our District Leadership Committee members were chosen one from each District 107 Division, with the help of their respective Division Directors, for their leadership abilities, commitment to the best interests of our members, coupled with their experience serving on District Teams at different levels.
WORDS OF APPRECIATION
Each of these committee members put in significant effort during the interviewprocess and I, as District Leadership Committee Chair, would like to thankthem for their diligence, integrity, and hard work in service of our members.
POSITIONS ESTIMATED
Please, keep in mind that some changes may occur related to how the District will be realigned.
Elected Positions District
Core Team
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District Director
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Program Quality Director
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Club Growth Director
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Public Relations Manager​
Appointed Positions District
Core Team
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Finance Manager
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Administration Manager
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Parliamentarian
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IT Manager​
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Logistics Manager
Division Directors *
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Division A Director
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Division B Director
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Division C Director
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Division D Director
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Division E Director
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Division F Director
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Division G Director
Area Directors *
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Division A - 4 Areas
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Division B - 3 Areas
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Division C - 4 Areas
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Division D - 3 Areas
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Division E - 3 Areas
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Division F - 3 Areas
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Division G - 3 Areas
NOMINATIONS
After carefully considering the qualifications of each candidate and based on a majority vote of the committee, the following names are placed in nomination to seek elected office for the 2024-2025 Toastmasters year:
CORE TEAM CANDIDATES
DISTRICT DIRECTOR |Norberto Amaral - CLUTA - Clube Toastmasters de Aveiro
PROGRAM QUALITY DIRECTOR | Izidro Sousa - Lisbon MBA Toastmasters
CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR | Sérgio Águia - Invicta Toastmasters Club
CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR | vacant position
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER | Mafalda Guimarães - Invicta Toastmasters Club
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER | Kristina Kiptenko Aksyuta - Prestigious Speakers Barcelona
DISTRICT DIRECTOR CANDIDATE
DD CANDIDATE
Norberto Amaral, DTM
CLUTA - Clube Toastmasters de Aveiro
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
2024-2025 : Program Quality Director
2023-2024 : Club Gowth Director
2022- 2023 : Public Relations Manager
2021- 2022 : Finance Manager
2020- 2021 : Administration Manager
2019- 2020 : Parliamentarian
2016- 2017 : Division Director
2015- 2016 : Area Director
2013- 2014 : Club President
2012- 2013 : Vice President Education
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
I want to serve the members of this organization, by making Toastmasters grow and become
stronger, both in quality and membership base!
PROGRAM QUALITY DIRECTOR CANDIDATE
PQD CANDIDATE
Isidro Sousa
Lisbon MBA Toastmasters
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
2024-2025 :Club Growth Director
2023-2024 :Division D Director
2022-2023 :Area D1 Director
2021/22 : Vice President of Public Relations (Lisbon MBA Toastmasters)
2020/21 : President (Lisbon MBA Toastmasters)
2019/20 : Vice President of Education (Lisbon MBA Toastmasters)
2018/19 : Vice President of Membership (Lisbon MBA Toastmasters)
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
In the beginning, I was grateful and wanted to give back. But soon I realized that while serving (giving back) I was also learning. Now, I believe I can add one more reason: my experience, motivation, and mental availability for serving Toastmasters can be useful for our district.
CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR CANDIDATE
CGD CANDIDATE
Sérgio Águia
Invicta Toastmasters Club
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
2024-2025: Area C2 Director
2023-2024: Alignment Manager
2022-2023: Administrative Manager
2021-2022: IT Manager & Club President
2021-2022: Public Relation Manager
2019-2020: VPE
2019-2020: Club Mentor & Club Coach
2019-2020: Secretary
2016-2017: VPPR
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
I want to continue to learn and pass on the information I was taught.
Most important of all is that I want to use all my experience in Toastmasters to serve the clubs.
During this years of serving our District I have learn a lot about Toastmasters and one of the things I have learned is to prevent or be ready for the problems that will appear during the year.
Improve my skills as a leader in a group full of quality.
CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR CANDIDATE
CGD CANDIDATE
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
CANDIDATE
PRM CANDIDATE
Kristina Kiptenko Aksyuta
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
Administration Manager, 2023-2024
Parliamentarian, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
Division Director, 2020-2021
Area Director, 2017-2018
Club President, 2016-2017
Club Vice President for Education, 2015-2016
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
I want to serve as a District Leader because I am passionate about empowering individuals and helping them grow.
Toastmasters has had a profound impact on my own personal and professional development, and I want to give back to the organization by contributing to its growth and success at the district level.
As a District Leader, I would have the opportunity to create a positive, inclusive environment where members feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. I’m excited by the prospect of working with other leaders and members to promote the Toastmasters program, develop new initiatives, and ensure that the district’s goals are met.
Additionally, I believe my skills in communication, leadership, and strategic planning align well with the responsibilities of the District Leader role. I want to use these skills to help streamline processes, create meaningful connections, and provide the necessary resources to enhance the district’s effectiveness.
Ultimately, I’m driven by the idea of making a lasting impact in the Toastmasters community, supporting both existing members and new ones as they embark on their leadership and communication journeys. Being a District Leader would allow me to help shape the future of Toastmasters and contribute to its ongoing success.
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER CANDIDATE
PRM CANDIDATE
Mafalda Guimarães
Invicta Toastmasters Club
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
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2024-2025: Parliamentarian
2023-2024: Division C Director
2022-2023: C4 Area Director
2021-2022: President
2020-2021: VPE
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WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
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When I joined Toastmasters, I had an exclusive focus on improving my communication skills. But I was soon told that I would discover much more in Toastmasters than just communication skills. I didn't understand it at the time, but today I can see how awesome it is to make others grow, to follow their growth, and to be happy about it. Toastmasters has given me so much, it makes me want to keep giving back and by being a District Leader I can continue to do that, always in a fun
way, and with the necessary quality.
DIVISION A
DIVISION DIRECTOR
CANDIDATE
DIVISION A
CANDIDATE
Patrícia Sanabria Martinez
Madrid Advanced Club
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
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2023-2024: Area Director, Treasurer
2022-2023: President
2021-2022: Area Director
2015-2019: President, VPE, Secretary
2013-2017: SAA
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I want to serve as a District leader to improve my delegation skills, which is an area I find challenging. I often find myself being the last to leave, and while I respect everyone's work schedule, I believe that fostering greater commitment can lead to even better results and I would also like to take care more of myself not being so workalcoholic. Toastmasters, being a volunteer organization, provides a unique environment to learn and grow in this aspect. I am eager to leverage this opportunity to enhance my leadership abilities and contribute to the success of our district.
DIVISION A
AREA DIRECTOR
CANDIDATES
AREA A1
NO CANDIDATE
AREA A2
NO CANDIDATE
AREA A3
CANDIDATE
KORO GONZÁLEZ
AREA A4
NO CANDIDATE
DIVISION B
DIVISION DIRECTOR
CANDIDATE
DIVISION B
CANDIDATE
Cristian Iordache
BCN Pride Toastmasters
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
2024- 2025: Division Director
2022- 2023: President
2022: Secretary
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
I want to redo the role, because now I have a deeper knowledge of what the role requires from me and I can help the new area directors grow. At the same time, there are quite a few challenges our division will face next year (moving to 4 areas and the fall summit) and I think
my experience can help us have a smoother year.
DIVISION B
AREA DIRECTOR
CANDIDATES
AREA B1
CANDIDATE
DANIELA DUMITRU
AREA B2
CANDIDATE
DAVID LOPEZ
AREA B3
CANDIDATE
MOHAMED DERBELI
DIVISION C
DIVISION DIRECTOR
CANDIDATE
DIVISION C
CANDIDATE
Beatriz Duarte
Clube Toastmasters de Aveiro
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
I've done a bit of everything really. I've been SAA,tresurer, VPM, VPE, President (3 times) and thisyear I'm Area Director. I like to do different rolesand experiencing new tasks.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
like to learn, I like to do new things. I want to see what's next. I really like Toastmasters so I want to try everything that is possible and experiment.
DIVISION C
AREA DIRECTOR
CANDIDATES
AREA C1
CANDIDATE
ANA CUNHA
AREA C2
CANDIDATE
VIVIANA CORREIAPINTO
AREA C3
CANDIDATE
JOANA FERREIRA
AREA C4
CANDIDATE
DANIELA PEREIRA
AREA C4
CANDIDATE
CRISTINA TROVÃOAREA
DIVISION D
DIVISION DIRECTOR
CANDIDATE
DIVISION D
CANDIDATE
João Louro
PM Portugal Toastmasters
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
2024- 2025: Area Director
2023- 2024: President
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WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
I am inspired to serve as Division Director to make a meaningful impact by helping clubs and members thrive. I aim to foster strong, sustainable clubs, align efforts across the Division, and create a supportive network. This role is both an opportunity to give back
and continue my growth as a leader.
DIVISION D
DIVISION DIRECTOR
CANDIDATE
DIVISION D
CANDIDATE
António Mendes
Setubal Toastmasters Club
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
2x Area Director D21x Division Director3x President 3x VPE3x VPM3x VPPR1x Secretary, Clubs Sponsor, Club recovery Toastmasters
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
As a rule, I'm just altruistic, I like to share what I know and I want to help clubs and areas grow and the Division, in turn the District.
I'm concerned about the lack of growth in clubs, and the lack of retention of members
DIVISION D
AREA DIRECTOR
CANDIDATES
AREA D1
ANDREAS GALSTERER
AREA D2
Ana Natario
AREA D3
NO CANDIDATE
DIVISION E
DIVISION DIRECTOR
CANDIDATE
DIVISION E
CANDIDATE
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
DIVISION E
AREA DIRECTOR
CANDIDATES
AREA E1
CANDIDATE
IRENA HRUSKOVA
AREA E2
RUI RAMOS
AREA E3
NO CANDIDATE
DIVISION F
DIVISION DIRECTOR
CANDIDATE
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DIVISION F
Hanane Bourehiyi
Rabat Toastmasters Club
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
2024-2025 : Administartion Manager
2023-2024 : Public Relations Manager
2022- 2023 : Area Director
2021- 2022 : Area F4 Council Assistant Area Director Club Growth, SAA
2020- 2021 : President
2019- 2020 : VPPR
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
When first I joined Toastmasters, my primary aim was to enhance my public speaking abilities, however by taking on various leadership positions within both the club and the District, I not only developed confidence but embarked on an incredibly enriching journey. Last year and this year while working with District team, I realized my desire to support the clubs and rise the awarness of Toastmasters.
Looking ahead, I'm eager to continue serving the Toastmasters community and help to build an inculsive environment when everyone can grow.
DIVISION F
AREA DIRECTOR
CANDIDATES
AREA F1
NO CANDIDATE
AREA F2
NO CANDIDATE
AREA F3
NO CANDIDATE
DIVISION G
DIVISION DIRECTOR
CANDIDATE
DIVISION G
Najoua Ben Aissa
Tunis Toastmasters Club
TOASTMASTERS LIFE
2024-2025 : Area Director
2023-2024 : President
2022- 2023 : VPM
2021- 2022 : VPE
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE AS DISTRICT LEADER?
I think that serving as a District leader will give me the opportunity to learn more, to grow more and to perfect my skills and acquisitions more. This is on a personal level.
I also think that this would be great for my Club and all the clubs of my country to have a representative in an important leading position. This will give them more visibility, and bring them closer to the toastmasters community.