District Leadership

At District 206, our leadership team is the backbone of our commitment to fostering public speaking excellence. Each member of our leadership team brings a wealth of experience, a diverse set of skills, and a deep-seated passion for helping others develop their speaking abilities. They are dedicated to creating an environment where every member feels supported, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential.

You can easily get in touch with our leadership team by filling out our contact form. We welcome your questions, feedback, and ideas, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Trio Plus

Donna Lewis, DTM

District Director

Greg Mauro, DTM

Program Quality Director

Oxana, Lynn

Club Growth Director

Louise Houdelette, DTM, PDG

Administrative Manager

Deborah Baker, DTM

Finance Manager

Susan Sontra, DTM

Public Relations Manager (PRM)

Division Directors

Sheri Mauro

Division A Director

Eliott Rodgers

Division C Director

Denise Alder Gutherz, DTM, PDD

Division D Director

Duane White, DTM

Division E Director

Kathleen Sandoval

Division F Director

Marie Noelle-Jeanson

Division G Director

Area Directors

Appointed by the District Director

Alfelyn Petersons

Area -41 Director
Clubs in Area -41

Christina Adams DTM

Area -42 Director
Clubs in Area -42

Nestor Cuellar

Area -43 Director
Clubs in Area -43

Sarah Tolmachoff

Area -11 Director
Clubs in Area -11

Chris D. Hempleman, DTM

Area -12 Director
Clubs in Area -12

Suzanne Yorkunas, DTM

Area -33 Director
Clubs in Area -33

Garrot J. McCune

Area -35 Director
Clubs in Area -35

Julie M. Gallaher

Area -53 Director
Clubs in Area -53

Michael J. Fuess

Area -64 Director
Clubs in Area -64

Robert Anthony

Area -72 Director
Clubs in Area -72

Indira Castrejon

Area -13 Director
Clubs in Area -13

Dr. Della Carver

Area -14 Director
Clubs in Area -14

Tom Sims, DTM

Area -15 Director
Clubs in Area -15

Susan Skiff

Area -34 Director
Clubs in Area -34

Charles Herron

Area -32 Director
Clubs in Area -32

Kenneth Bradshaw, DTM

Area -44 Director
Clubs in Area -44

Jaspreet Mandahar

Area -51 Director
Clubs in Area -51

George Downey

Area -54 Director
Clubs in Area -54

Stephanie Morita

Area -55 Director
Clubs in Area -55

Michael Fuess

Area -61 Director
Clubs in Area -61

Sharon Barker, DTM

Area -71 Director
Clubs in Area -71

Phillip Williams, DTM

Area -73 Director
Clubs in Area -73

Robyn Dyer-Oliver

Area -74 Director
Clubs in Area -74

Chairs

Appointed by the District Director

Douglas Pereira

Audit Chair

George Jarosik, DTM

Webmaster

Gayle Kono, DTM

District Parlimentarian

Tracy Fletcher-Bowman, DTM

Zoom Master

Joey Waldrop, DTM

Logistics Manager

Committee Chairs

Appointed by the Program Quality Director

Ed Johnson, DTM, PDD

District Chief Judge

Stan Slavin

District Officer Training Chair

Rose Cooke

Spring Conference Chair

Sheri Mauro

Pathways Chair

Committee Chairs

Appointed by the Club Growth Director

Sudheer Isanaka

Club Extension Chair (CExtC)

Gayle Kono, DTM

Club Excellence/Retention Chair

Conference Team

Appointed by the Program Quality Director

Public Relations Team

Appointed by the Public Relations Manager

George Jarosik, DTM

Webmaster

David Betowski, DTM

YouTube Channel Manager

Wing Lok

Mailchimp Distributor

Donna Lewis, DTM

Donna Lewis, DTM joined Toastmasters on July 1, 2013, as a Charter Member of RapMasters at Bank of America. Throughout her Toastmasters journey, she has been an active member of several clubs, with Speaking Machine Toastmasters Club 1528 in Elk Grove, California, serving as her home club.

Donna has dedicated much of her Toastmasters experience to District leadership, serving in numerous roles including Area Director, Division Director, and various District support positions. She served as District 39 Program Quality Director during the 2025–2026 Toastmasters year and currently serves as the District Director of the newly formed District 206.

As District Director, Donna is committed to supporting members and clubs by fostering Trust, Collaboration, and Recognition. Her vision is to help every club achieve excellence while creating an environment where members are empowered to grow as communicators and leaders.

If you have questions, concerns, or would like to become involved in District 206 leadership, Donna welcomes the opportunity to connect with you and invites you to join the team!

Greg Mauro, DTM

Greg Mauro, DTM, has been a Toastmaster since 2015 and has the honor of serving District 206 as the 2026-2027 Program Quality Director.
Greg’s journey as a Toastmaster has included serving in almost every club officer position.,  In addition, he served two terms each as Area Director, Division Director, and Logistics Manager.  In 2025-2026, Greg served District 33 as its Club Growth Director.
As Program Quality Director, Greg is committed to providing high-quality training and support for members in all stages of their Toastmasters journey.  He has been an educator for nearly 30 years and is passionate about empowering people to become the best versions of themselves.  Greg is committed to empowering and equipping others to discover their why in Toastmasters.  Greg’s goal is for all members to “R.I.S.E. Passionately”.
Outside of Toastmasters, Greg’s interests include singing, beach trips, and watching crime shows.  He is a native Californian and currently lives in Clovis.

Oxana, Lynn

Oxana Lynn has been a Toastmaster for nine years and is honored to serve as the 2026–2027 Club Growth Director for District 206.

Throughout her Toastmasters journey, Oxana has served as a club officer every year, including two terms as Club President, helping her home club achieve Distinguished, Select Distinguished, or President’s Distinguished recognition almost every year. She has also served as an Area Director, Club Coach Coordinator, Club Coach, and Club Sponsor and Mentor, gaining hands-on experience helping clubs launch, recover, and grow.

Oxana has completed the Competent Communicator award and two Pathways learning paths and is currently working on her third.

As Club Growth Director, Oxana is passionate about strengthening existing clubs while building new ones through collaboration, mentorship, and in-person leadership. Her long-term vision is to establish a sustainable Club Growth Team that continues working on new club opportunities year after year, ensuring continuity and lasting success for District 206.

Outside of Toastmasters, Oxana enjoys singing, traveling, and spending time with her family. She lives in Rocklin, California, where she has called home for the past 19 years.

List of clubs in Area -41

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Oakland City Center Toastmasters Club

Club Number: 00001250
Charter Date: 11/01/1977
Meeting Time: Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: First Foundation Bank. Oakland, CA 94612
Member Count: 16

Toastmasters Leadership Club

Club Number: 00910103
Charter Date: 05/11/2006
Meeting Time: Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom. please email us for zoom link
Member Count: 11

Shield Speaks Toastmasters Club

Club Number: 01073164
Charter Date: 09/18/2007
Meeting Time: Tuesday, 12:00 pm
Location: Blue Shield of California . Blue Shield of California employees or contractors only
Member Count: 17

Scopemasters East Bay

Club Number: 02188234
Charter Date: 01/01/2012
Meeting Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meets via Zoom currently. Email for link
Member Count: 21

List of clubs in Area -33

List of clubs in Area -35

Top of the Hill Toastmasters Club

Club Number: 00003137
Charter Date: 04/01/1960
Meeting Time: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (1.5 hours)
Location: Meets online. Meets online
Member Count: 11

Star Search Club

Club Number: 00005067
Charter Date: 04/01/1983
Meeting Time: Wednesday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Online ZOOM meeting. Submit RSVP Form. RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/starsearchguest
Member Count: 26

Union City Toastmasters Club

Club Number: 00005269
Charter Date: 08/01/1983
Meeting Time: 1st & 3rd Mondays (Except Sep holidays) , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Hillview Baptist/Redeemer Church. Alt: Video Conference during Covid-19
Member Count: 11

Speakers Forum Toastmasters

Club Number: 00009338
Charter Date: 03/29/2001
Meeting Time: Fourth Saturday of month, except Nov-Dec, 9:00 am - noon
Location: Us Together Center, Willits Bldg, 102B. 3755 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
Member Count: 25

City Speech Toastmasters

Club Number: 03756371
Charter Date: 06/30/2014
Meeting Time: Every Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Location: (Send email to club for location). Previously Room #21 - contact club for COVID-19 virtual meeting details
Member Count: 32

List of clubs in Area -53

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Fantastic Toastmasters

Club Number: 00000682
Charter Date: 02/01/1987
Meeting Time: Saturday, 10:00 am thru 11:30 am
Location: Gill Financial & Insurance Services. 31080 Union City Blvd # 201, Union City, CA 94587
Member Count: 11

Newark Toastmasters Club

Club Number: 00001118
Charter Date: 12/01/1982
Meeting Time: Tuesday, 7:00 am
Location: VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETINGS
Member Count: 21

A Cut Above Club

Club Number: 00008597
Charter Date: 03/30/2001
Meeting Time: 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday, 7:30 PM
Location: Pentecostals of Hayward. Zoom
Member Count: 9

Citizens for Better Communicators Club

Club Number: 00654714
Charter Date: 03/30/2004
Meeting Time: Saturday , 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Us Together Center. https://www.facebook.com/cbctoastmasters/
Member Count: 18

Rocketelectric Toasters

Club Number: 05350671
Charter Date: 06/30/2016
Meeting Time: Friday, 11:00 a.m.
Location: SpaceX
Member Count: 15

List of clubs in Area -14

List of clubs in Area -15

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Speakeasies Club

Club Number: 00001401
Charter Date: 02/01/1979
Meeting Time: 2nd & 4th Tuesday via Zoom, 12:10 pm - 1 pm
Location: Zoom meeting only - see website . State Compensation Insurance Fund
Member Count: 12

SaaSMasters

Club Number: 01844967
Charter Date: 06/01/2011
Meeting Time: Thursday, 12:10 pm
Location: Workday Inc.
Member Count: 8

Power Speakers

Club Number: 03730917
Charter Date: 02/24/2014
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:00 pm -1:00 pm
Location: We are Meeting on Teams. Please Call/Email Us for Invitation
Member Count: 36

Databricks Toastmasters

Club Number: 07854379
Charter Date: 03/12/2021
Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday and 4th Wednesday, 10am or 11am, respectively
Location: Databricks Employee Only Club - Online
Member Count: 19

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