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About Our Event
District 46 of Toastmasters International, serves the vibrant communities North of 34th Street in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester.
Our Spring Conference Committee has worked tirelessly since last July to organize an incredible opportunity to enhance your communication, creativity, and leadership skills in today’s age of technology.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? Because You will have a multitude of opportunities to meet and learn from a variety of professional speakers , network, share insights, tools, and techniques that can be applied immediately. Our aim as a committee is that you too may “innovate, influence, and inspire” those within your own personal, professional, and toastmasters clubs and community.
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Our Speakers
Explore the profiles of our engaging and dynamic speakers, including TEDx presenters renowned for their inspiring and thought-provoking talks. Your gateway to learning from the best in the field, connecting with peers, and sparking your own creativity.
Natsuyo Lipschutz
International Keynote SpeakerNatsuyo Lipschutz, CSP, MBA is the managing principal of her strategy consulting firm, ASPIRE Intelligence. She is also an executive consultant for Breakthrough Speaking, a global public speaking consultancy. In addition, Natsuyo is the bestselling author of The Success Blueprint, which she co‐wrote with world‐renowned business speaker, Brian Tracy. She is also the author of Amazon Japan’s #1 rated presentation book, 20Ji Ni Sogiotose. The book is written in Japanese and it has also been translated into Korean and Taiwanese. In English the title means, “Say it in 20 words.” Her book in English, Uncover Your Message: The 3-Step Process for Presenting Your Ideas Effectively and Persuasively, Globally and Locally, is scheduled to be published in the summer of 2024. Natsuyo is an engaging TEDx speaker who is a five-time New York Toastmasters International speech contest district finalist.
Kim Sudderth
Digital CreatorKim M. Sudderth is a dedicated community leader, environmental-justice advocate, and strategic planner committed to helping women build a “healthy conscious legacy.” Through her work, she focuses on equity, advocacy, and empowering individuals to transform their lives and communities. Norfolk +1 With over 15 years of experience spanning non-profit, governmental, and corporate sectors, Kim brings together people from diverse backgrounds to foster positive change and sustainable solutions. Norfolk +1 Her commitment to mentorship, social justice, and community engagement underscores a career built not just on planning and organization — but on heart, purpose, and impact.
Kaila J. Lim
Public Speaker | Community Builder | Event Facilitator | RunnerKaila J. Lim is a public speaker, community builder, event facilitator, and runner driven by insatiable curiosity. She writes and photographs her world with honesty, sharing reflections shaped by her multicultural identity—half Korean and half Native American (Pueblo of Acoma). On her blog and on Quora, she offers insights from the lessons she learned the hard way, staying true to her mission to never trade authenticity for approval. I write because I am already naked, she says, a declaration of vulnerability and truth. Based in New York City, with yearly returns to Seoul, Kaila is building an unconventional future rooted in curiosity, connection, and self-trust. She creates spaces where people gather, grow, and feel seen—online, at events, and through the communities she helps bring to life.
Scott Mason
Attorney. Coach. Speaker. Podcaster. Myth SlayerScott Mason, also known as the Myth Slayer, is a Columbia Law School graduate who has spent over 20 years working as an attorney and senior executive in the government and non-profit sectors. He later became an entrepreneur, successfully expanding a manufacturing company into a major operation serving prominent corporate clients across two cities. Currently, he operates his own coaching and speaking business, focusing on transformative executive leadership coaching for lawyers. Scott has contributed insights to various media, including books, online magazines, TV, radio, and numerous podcasts. He has hosted four podcasts, including the official podcast for District 46, “Transformational Pathways,” and “The Webdelics Podcast,” which aligns with his co-founded venture, www.Webdelics.com, a leading online resource on plant medicines. Additionally, he co-founded the Podcast Pioneers club in District 46, aimed at enhancing podcasting skills among Toastmasters.
Bob Share, DTM
District Contest ChairRobert D. Share brings a wealth of analytic expertise and industry experience to his role as a Management Analyst with Mount Sinai Health System. LinkedIn With a background as an actuary specializing in insurance and reinsurance reserving, he is skilled at dissecting complex data and financial models — a foundation that informs his current responsibilities in healthcare operations analysis. LinkedIn Over more than two decades, Robert has developed a reputation as a trusted problem-solver capable of guiding strategic decisions under uncertainty. LinkedIn Whether reviewing risk assessments, forecasting liabilities, or contributing to organizational planning, he brings precision, diligence, and clarity to his work — helping larger systems translate actuarial-style discipline into real-world health outcomes.
Bob Share, DTM
District Contest Chair
George Rivera DTM, IPD
Motivational Keynote SpeakerGeorge J. Rivera, MSEd., DTM is a seasoned behavioral clinician, communication coach, keynote speaker, and longtime leader committed to helping individuals and groups “find their voice.” With nearly three decades of experience, he blends applied behavior analysis, education, and executive coaching to guide people toward clearer, more confident, and more authentic communication. LinkedIn As District Director of Toastmasters District 46 — covering Manhattan (north of 34th Street), the Bronx, and Westchester — George leads leadership-development, mentorship, and public-speaking initiatives across the district. He also runs workshops and training sessions (such as “Effective Evaluation Techniques”) to help speakers build presence, hone their craft, and grow as leaders.
Dorjano Miletic
Yoga Instructor
Dianne Marino, DTM
District Chief JudgeDianne Marino is an educator with over 40 years teaching experience in primary grades. She has a daughter, son, son-in-law, granddaughter and grandson. Currently she is a substitute teacher for 3 year olds through 2nd grade. She is also a children’s storyteller. Toastmasters has been a part of her life for eight years, she joined to enhance her storytelling skills. Along the way she became involved with leadership and has served in several club officer roles, as well as Pathways Guide, Pathways Ambassador, Area Director, Division Director and Administration Manager for District 46. Dianne’s greatest desire is to help others learn and develop their skills to become better communicators and leaders.
Dianne Marino, DTM
District Chief Judge