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Englewood, Colorado - Radhi Spear, a seasoned software engineer from New Jersey, has been appointed as the 2024-2025 International President of Toastmasters International, the world’s foremost organization for developing communication and leadership skills.
Key Facts:
- Spear was announced as the new president at the 2024 International Convention held in Anaheim, California, from August 14-17.
- With over 30 years of experience in telecommunications and a long history with Toastmasters, Spear brings a wealth of leadership and technical expertise to her new role.
- She aims to promote organizational growth and inspire confidence-building through Toastmasters' programs.
Spear’s journey from a shy child in Lagos, Nigeria, to leading a global organization is both remarkable and inspiring. She joined Toastmasters in 2000 and has since achieved the highest educational distinction, the Distinguished Toastmaster designation.
Toastmasters, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has grown into a vast network with over 270,000 members across 150 countries. Spear sees this centennial milestone as an opportunity to encourage more people to invest in their communication skills.
As a proud Toastmaster and global citizen, Spear emphasizes the organization’s value in promoting diversity and inclusion. She has been deeply shaped by her multicultural background and believes that Toastmasters provides a unique platform for people from all walks of life to come together and grow as leaders.