About Us
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the organization’s membership exceeds 358,000 in more than 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.
District 31
District 31 was the first Toastmasters International District organized in New England and is home to 200+ clubs in the Toastmasters family. Our district includes clubs in Rhode Island and Eastern Massachusetts. Most notably our district has produced two World Champions of Public speaking in the new millennium, Darren La Croix in 2001, and Vikas Jhingran in 2007, and has sent numerous contestants to the Championship finals. Also, of note, District 31 is home to the youngest District Governor, Ben Lappen, DTM (24) along with the oldest District Governor, Charles V. Keane, DTM (97), a member from 1953 to 2008.
2025 Conference Team
Pious Kallarackal
Conference Chair
Audrey Chretien, IPDD, DTM
Co-Education Chair
Kate Domenichella
Co-Registrations Chair
Colleen Cooper
Facilities Chair
Jennifer McGhee
Decorations Chair
Sean DeSilva
AV Chair
Michael Mateo
Parade Of Banners Chair
Bethany Hashway
Public Relations Chair
Wendy Dalwin
C0-Education Chair
Gina Salcedo
Co-Registrations Chair
Jay Karthik
Sponsorship Chair
Caroline Yang
After Party Chair
Naomi Quinlan
Programs Chair
Shreya Varshney
Contest Chair
Veera Sriram Raghavendra
Program Quality Director
Contact Us
For inquiries about conference educational content and speaking opportunities, please contact our Education Chairs, Audrey Chretien and Wendy Dalwin educationchair@district31.org
For all other inquiries, including conference sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Conference Chair, Pious Kallarackal conferencechair@district31.org
2024-2025 District 31 ‘Fab Four’ Executive Board
