2020-2021 Leadership Team
Our leadership is elected each year in May.
They serve on the board of Boston Toastmasters from July 1 – June 30 and are here to help our members succeed.
Here are a few of the friendly faces you will see at Boston Toastmasters. Like all of our members, they are working in one or more of the eleven learning paths.
Jesse Welty
President
As President, Jesse leads meetings and works with Erik to coordinate speakers and roles for meetings.
His Path: Visionary Communication
Erik Stricker
Vice President Education
Erik manages the Educational Program at Boston Toastmasters. He schedules speeches and can answer questions about Pathways and earning awards in Toastmasters.
His Path: Dynamic Leadership
Patrick Wadland
Vice President Membership
(on leave Dec 20 – Feb 21)
Pat is the person to see about joining Boston Toastmasters!
He can answer questions about the club, help you determine if BTM is right for you, and assist you in completing a membership application.
His Path: Presentation Mastery
Phaneendhar Gondesi
Vice President Public Relations
Fun is responsible for Boston Toastmasters’ social media presence, so you may have already spoken to him when you were planning your visit. The VP PR also serves as a liaison to the greater community and can help coordinate outreach and training programs for external groups.
His Path: Innovative Planning
Tristen Grannum
Secretary
Tristen is the club Secretary, which means he organizes the data and records for the club. As Secretary, Tristen is also a Base Camp administrator and was last year’s VP Education. He can answer questions about and help you navigate the Pathway Base Camp learning portal.
His Path: Innovative Planning
Kevin Mannix
Acting VP Membership Dec 20-March 21
Sergeant-at-Arms
When you arrive at a meeting, Kevin and Joe are some of the first people you meet! The Sergeant-at-Arms is responsible for the meeting environment and is often found near the door, welcoming members and guests alike.
His Path: Team Collaboration
View the previous year’s leadership here.