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What do you do outside of Toastmasters ODOT for a Transportation Excellence Award
-hobbies, interests, etc? for Professional Achievement. I also earned a

I’m a Fiscal Analyst 3 for Oregon Department Driving Force Award.
of Transportation.
I am enrolled in the Transportation You’ve been in Toastmasters since 2006.
Leadership Academy. I seek training What are some of the highlights of your

opportunities wherever I can find them. career so far?
My husband and I are growing a business • As Area 41 Director, I worked on a High
together, attending Orangetheory Fitness Performance Leader Project, called the
classes in Salem, taking Ballroom Dance lessons Yoda Project, to develop a leadership

at Arthur Murray Studios in Salem. We read mentoring program which has slowed the
personal development books; we like to go attrition rates for a small pilot group.
to the beach, hike, golf, and spend time our • I was awarded Area Director of the Year.
daughter Ashley, our son Adam, and daughter- • I also received a Shining Star Award.

in-law, Amanda, and our 7-month-old grandson, • I have continue to coordinate weekly Yoda
Tristan. mentoring sessions and monthly leadership
training for the division, which is helping
How does Toastmasters enhance your work grow leadership awareness for the division.
at ODOT?
Toastmasters has helped me develop project As Division C Director, what is your vision

management skills. In 2017 I was selected by for the Division this year?
management to be a project manager for a For the Division I would like to foster a growth

large state-wide cost allocation project. Using culture
my Toastmaster skills I was able to effectively • To engage, educate, equip, encourage,
lead the team and manage the project. For this empower, energize and elevate our
work, in 2018 I was selected by the Director of members through fun learning programs

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