About Us
UofT Toastmasters is a public speaking and leadership development club. We cultivate a supportive environment where both beginners and experienced speakers can thrive. Founded in 2004 as an engineering student club, UofT Toastmasters has since expanded to include both students and professionals. Over the years, we've helped hundreds of students grow into incredible speakers and live as strong leaders. We want to help you realize your full potential as well! Associated with Toastmasters International, we invite everyone to join us at our regular meetings as guests or members.
Executive Team
Darsh Shah
PRESIDENT
Hey everyone! My name is Darsh, and I’m a 4th year UofT student studying Astrophysics. I joined Toastmasters to gain confidence in public speaking and become a stronger leader. I’m looking forward to being your president this year. Some things I love are the Toronto Maple Leafs and UFC. Looking forward to meeting all of you.
Megan Lin
VP EDUCATION
Hi everyone! My name is Megan and I am a 3rd year student majoring in Human Biology and Immunology, and minoring in Psychology. I joined Toastmasters to improve my leadership skills and confidence. I'm looking forward to working as the VP Education for the club this year.
Ayo Lekuti
VP MEMBERSHIP
Hi All! My name is Ayo. I am a PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering. I joined Toastmasters to improve my confidence in public speaking. Joining the club has been an insightful experience. Outside the club and my research, I swim and take photographs. Feel free to reach out to chat about any of these activities. I look forward to being your VP of Membership this year!
Aayush Karki
VP PUBLIC RELATIONS
Hey everyone, I'm Aayush. I'm a third-year computer science major who joined Toastmasters last fall to improve my own public speaking skills, and help others do the same. In my free time, I love being active in many different ways: weightlifting, biking, soccer and skiing are some of my favourites!
KK Imasuen
VP INTERNAL
Hi! I’m Kk, I’m a 2025 alum and I double majored in political science and sociology. I’m currently prepping for the LSATs and part time as a bartender. I joined toastmasters to develop my leadership skills and grow more confident in public speaking, I’m currently in the persuasive pathway as I believe being persuasive will be a great asset in my current and future lifestyle.
Simon Gan
TREASURER
Hi guys, I'm Simon, your new treasurer! I'm currently a 4th year double majoring in human biology and psychology in UTSC. Some fun facts about me are that I love all kinds of sauce, my first sport was golf, and I actually fall asleep easiest on planes 💤😂
Ryan Wong
SECRETARY
Hello! I'm Ryan, and I am a 5th year student majoring in City Studies and Human Geography. You can find me all over the city exploring the streets on foot or by bike, or you can find me in Toastmasters Meetings. See you there!
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SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Your responsibilities include ensuring meetings run smoothly. This includes setting up the room and virtual room, creating meeting forms, etc.
Link to Complaints Policy here
Complaints go to: ombudsperson@g.skule.ca - Ombudsperson, neutral third party officer.
(Complaints against Ombudsperson go to speaker@g.skule.ca)
Who can you complain about?: Officers, Project Directors (and members of their team), Board of Directors members, Affiliated Clubs members
Reasons for complaints: Harassment, sexual violence, defamation, slander, or a failure to do their job
Or violations of the University of Toronto Code of Student Conduct or Standards of Affiliation according to the Policy on Affiliated Clubs
Can they be anonymous: Unless your identity as the complainant is necessary for the complaint, yes.
Complaints must include: Sufficient detail to begin an investigation.
Possible Response:
- No action (lack of proof/actions not considered misconduct/actions happened outside the time period of their role)
- Offer to mediate a solution
- A factual recommendation report is created which is executed according to the voting of the relevant executive body (typically Club Affiliation Committee/Board of Directors) with care taken for privacy. The investigator cannot take any executive action on their own accord.
- Recall subject of complaint from their position.
- Take steps under the Policy on Affiliated Clubs, section 0.9.
- Mandate additional training.
- Require subject of complaint to issue an official apology.
- Escalate matter to campus police.
- Escalate matter to governmental law enforcement.
- Escalate matter to the Office of the Faculty Dean.
- Escalate matter to the Division of Student Life.
- Escalate matter to the Office of the University Provost.
- Amend EngSoc Bylaws and/or Policies.
- Take some other specific action, with additional justification for such an extraordinary recommendation.
- Any combination of the above.