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We are a group of leaders who are passionate about empowering others through communication, cultures, and diversity.
Women LEAD’s Mission
Women L.E.A.D’s mission is to empower people to take charge of their advancement, leadership, and communication across cultures.
Leadership Team
President – Renee Yao
Treasurer – Samantha Jamwal
Sergeant at Arms – Sarah Tang
Secretary – Vicky Pan
VP Education – Abhijeet Joshi
VP Public Relations – Khushboo Shah
VP Membership – Priya Shastri
You may find the officers’ roles and responsibilities here.
Founding Team Members
Abhijeet Joshi
2 years in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: I am scared of heights but want to climb the half dome.
Why Women LEAD club? A safe place where everyone can find their voices and share their experiences
Dr. Anita Jindal
8 years in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: Grit, persistence, and never give up have been key ingredients throughout my life!
Why Women LEAD club? I enjoy sharing experiences to influence and motivate others rise.
Khushboo Shah
0-6 months in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: I love traveling and exploring new places
Why Women LEAD club?
A great place to share and learn from each other’s experience and grow together as a community.
Megan G. Mayer, DTM
3 years in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: Loves almost every type of music, including opera!
Why Women LEAD club?
I look forward to furthering feminist discourse while equipping women of all backgrounds to find their success through Women LEAD Toastmasters.
Mina Malloy
6 months in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: I’m a lifelong learner and storyteller.
Why Women LEAD club?
Creating spaces that empower women and people from diverse backgrounds to reach success is crucial to driving real change in the world.
Priya R Shastri
0-3 months in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: Can type at 80wpm using typeracer!
Why Women LEAD club? Need to empower women and grab the seat at the table!
Renee Yao
6 years in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: State champion competitive ballroom dancer!
Why Women LEAD club?
It’s a great opportunity to contribute back to the community and empower others.
Sarah Tang
1st year in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: I’m an Asian American connecting with my heritage by studying traditional Chinese medicine.
Why Women LEAD club? It is a safe space to practice amplifying our voices (with fewer um’s and more confidence)!
Shoba Rao
9 years in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: Storytelling, Baking, Historic Fiction are some of my passions
Why Women LEAD club? I am hoping to widen my circle of influence by mentoring and motivating women to become successful leaders. Learn to thrive not just Survive.
Sravanthi Kuchibhotla
1 year in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: been dancing since the age of 3, earned 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon do
Why Women LEAD club?
Creating a space of belonging and a place where members feel safe talking about the difficulties which we all face in one aspect or another- this is an honor. I look forward to meeting all the
members and learning their stories as well as working with you in your speech journey
Samantha Jamwal
0-6 months in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: I love national parks and want to visit every single one at least once.
Why Women LEAD club?
a safe place to challenge each other and build up one another in a productive manner
Vicky Pan
1st year in Toastmasters
Fun Fact: I have been a couch surfing guest and host in 8 cities
Why Women LEAD club?
It is the energy of Women LEAD for me!