District 106 Spring Conference Speakers

District 106 Spring Conference 2025

Sleeping Giant's Call: Distinguished Speakers

May 2-3, 2025 | Thunder Bay, ON

Lance Miller, DTM

2005 World Champion of Public Speaking

Delivered 5,000+ speeches in 80 countries. Former executive at Nestlé and Anheuser-Busch who triumphed over 30,000 contestants to become Toastmasters World Champion.

Keynote: "Toastmasters - An Internship for Success"

Transform communication and leadership skills for professional success.

Daniel DeJoode, PhD

Neurodiversity Advocate

Toastmaster for 7 years and environmental consultant specializing in transforming adversity into advantage through neurodiversity awareness.

Workshop: "The Hero's Journey"

Craft compelling personal stories using the Hero's Journey framework.

Rebecca Cuthbertson Hulst, DTM

District 99 Director

Thunder Bay native and self-proclaimed Toastmasters addict with a decade of experience maximizing TM value.

Workshop: "How to Hack Toastmasters"

Creative strategies to maximize your Toastmasters ROI.

Katherine Keeping

Holistic Health Expert

Certified Master of Crystology and Reiki Master with extensive training in energy healing modalities.

Special Session: "Crystals for Anxiety"

Mindfulness techniques and crystal healing for stress management.

Kaitlyn Kelly

Club Growth Specialist

Toastmaster since 2015 specializing in membership growth strategies and new member onboarding.

Workshop: "Running a Successful Speechcraft"

Proven methods to grow your club through Speechcraft programs.

Darlene Salvador

Mental Health Professional

15+ years in mental health and child welfare with a passion for facilitating difficult conversations.

Workshop: "Having Tough Conversations"

Navigate challenging dialogues in work and volunteer settings.

Michelle Pangilinan

Inclusion Advocate

Behavioral psychology expert specializing in accessible meeting design for neurodiverse participants.

Workshop: "Making TM Welcoming for All"

Practical tips for inclusive club cultures.

Leo Smith, DTM

District PR Manager

20-year Toastmasters veteran and leadership mentor with extensive club officer experience.

Workshop: "Finding Your Confidence SuperPower!"

Cutting-edge techniques for impactful presentations.

Master Peng You

Internationally Recognized Tai Chi Master

Founder of Peng You Taiji Quan Association (1998) and disciple of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei. 30+ years promoting Tai Chi for health, friendship, and happiness across Northwestern Ontario.