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
Megan Lin
PRESIDENT
Hi, everyone! My name is Megan, and I'm a 4th year student majoring in Human Biology, Immunology, and minoring in Psychology. I joined Toastmasters in my first year to improve my leadership skills and confidence, and I'm thrilled to be your president this term.
Ryan Wong
VP EDUCATION
Hello! I am Ryan, a 5th year student double majoring in City Studies and Human Geography at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. Happy to serve as your VP of education this term!
Aayush Karki
VP MEMBERSHIP
Hi everyone, my name is Aayush, and I'll be your VP Membership for the term. I'm a 4th year computer science specialist, and I joined toastmasters to improve my communication and leadership skills for job interviews and research presentations. I've also made a bunch of great new friends in the process!
Mingdi Li
VP PUBLIC RELATIONS
Hey Everyone! My name is Mingdi. I'm a UofT alum who studied Statistics/Psych. Currently working in film/video editing and looking to improve my public speaking skills.
Simon Gan
VP INTERNAL
Hey guys! I'm Simon, a 4th year student at UTSC double majoring in human biology and psychology. I joined UofT Toastmasters to strengthen my leadership skills and develop a sense of community. Looking for what's to come this semester!
Cris Juliano
TREASURER
Hey! I'm Cris, a 3rd year student majoring in archeology and anthropology at UofT! I joined toastmasters to be surrounded by a fun and safe community for public speaking. I'm excited to work as your treasurer this semester.
Shania
SECRETARY
Hi my name is Shania and I'm a 4th year student. My major is Nutritional Sciences and I joined Toastmasters to improve my public speaking skills and meet new people.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
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.