R.I.S.E.
Toasty Talks
In this special 60-minute episode, Dr. Esohe Irabor sits down with four inspiring leaders from District 36 — our Public Relations Manager (PRM), Maria Pia Younger; Club Growth Director (CGD), Jill Vanderweit; Program Quality Director (PQD), Augusta Inniss; and District Director (DD), Arvind Venugopal.
Together, they share candid insights about their roles, the RISE (or IRSE!) values that resonate most with them, and the friendly debate behind those acronyms. You’ll hear how this year’s theme — “Nurture. Grow. Inspire.” — was born, how speaking six languages shapes our District Director’s empathy and leadership, and how our PQD and CGD use their professional backgrounds to empower members through Pathways and club growth.
You’ll also pick up practical management tips from our PRM and learn about key volunteer roles that make District 36 thrive — plus why you should join the team!
Tune in for energy, authenticity, and inspiration from the leaders guiding District 36 forward.
Beth Black's Article, "What Does Integrity Really Mean?": https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2020/sept/what-does-integrity-really-mean
Toastmasters International's Mission, Core Values, & Envisioned Future: https://www.toastmasters.org/about/our-mission
Contact Info For The Four District 36 Leaders In This Episode:
The Trio (Arvind Venugopal, Augusta Innis, & Jill Vanderweit): trio@district36.org
Arvind Venugopal, 2025-2026 District 36 Director: arvind.venugopal@district36.org
Augusta Innis, 2025-2026 Program Quality Director: pmd@district36.org
Jill Vanderweit, 2025-2026 Club Growth Director: jill.vanderweit@district36.org
Maria Pia Younger, 2025-2026 Public Relations Manager: publicrelations@district36.org
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