Executive Team 2020 – 2021
Birgit Schwenzer
President
Member since: 2012
“I joined Toastmasters to improve my speaking skills. I stayed for the leadership training and the friendly atmosphere at the meetings. As VP of Membership I now want to pay forward the warm welcome I received at Old Town Toastmasters after having moved to Alexandria from across the country (District 9).”
Matt A. Reiter
VP of Education
Member since:
“This vital leadership role is currently vacant. Confer with the club’s President for the opportunity to fulfill the office of
VP of Education.”
Rob Amato
VP of Membership
Member since: 2013
“Toastmasters has benefited me tremendously. No one is born knowing how to present a speech, much less talk. I began my Toastmasters tenure as a lifelong stutterer afraid to speak. Now, I am confident in all aspects of communicating to my peers. Toastmasters works, my friends!”
Rob Amato
VP of Public Relations
Member since: 2013
“There’s more to Old Town Toastmasters that public speaking. As VP Public Relations, I serve the club as its Webmaster—a valuable skill. All of the club’s leadership roles offer an opportunity to learn and practice new skills. I highly recommend that you give your club your best and take on a leadership position.”
Sharon Alfred
Secretary
Awards: Pathways Level One and Four (IP4, MS2)
Member since: 2013
“The support and encouragement that Old Town Toastmasters gives to its members provides friendly, fertile ground for speaking and leadership skills to grow and grow.”
Jeff Hampton
Treasurer
Awards: CTM
Member since: 1992
“The secret to expanding your mind is active Toastmasters International membership. It is an excellent self-directed program to achieve your goal of improving your speaking.”
Edwin Agudelo
Sergeant at Arms
Member since: 2018
“I have grown much personally and professionally since I became a member of Old Town Toastmasters. Its approach of offering a supportive environment to allow its members to learn how to speak in front of people is the club’s major attraction to me. I have learned a lot and I know that I can improve even further.”
Rob Amato
2019–2020 President
Member since: 2013
“Serving my club as its President afforded me a tremendous opportunity to self-observe my leadership skills in action. I was able to apply the skills I already have, test out new approaches, and solidify my acumen as a team leader. The club’s presidency delivers multiple challenges that have increased my ability to plan, problem-solve, and respond effectively and efficiently—vital skills for anyone seeking to progress their careers.
Thank you Old Town Toastmasters.”