This is the list of nominated candidates running for District Officer roles in District 53 for the upcoming calendar year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. The task of recruiting candidates to stand for election falls to the District Leadership Committee; its Report will be part of the 2024 Annual Business Meeting package and can be read here.

Per Toastmasters International guidelines and its Governing Documents, candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name within each nomination category, to prevent any preference given to any candidate.

Seats unfilled by the regular election may be appointed by the District Director-elect, and confirmed by a vote at the business meeting in the fall.

This year the committee met all expected deadlines and procedures. Floor candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by others for the role of Club Growth Director prior to April 4, 2024 at noon Eastern Time.


For District Director

Bettyann Peck, DTM

Bettyann Peck, candidate for District Director 2024-2025
Bettyann Peck, DTM

For District Program Quality Director

Rick May, PI5 MS5 PM5

Rick May, Candidate for Program Quality Director 2024-2025
Rick May, PI5 MS5 PM5

Mohan Padamati, DTM

Mohan Padamati, Candidate for Program Quality Director 2024-2025
Mohan Padamati, DTM

For District Club Growth Director

Open to Further Nominations

Jackie Kessler, IP5 DL5 PM5 SR5

Jackie Kessler, Candidate for Club Growth Director 2024-2025
Jackie Kessler, IP5 DL5 PM5 SR5

For Division A Director

Melanie Lee, DL5 PM5

Melanie Lee, Candidate for Division A Director 2024-2025
Melanie Lee, DL5 PM5

For Division B Director

Scott Davis, PM3 VC2

Scott R. Davis, Candidate for Division B Director 2024-2025
Scott Davis, PM3 VC2

For Division C Director

Rick May, PI5 MS5 PM5

Rick May, Candidate for Division C Director 2024-2025
Rick May, PI5 MS5 PM5

For Division D Director

Stephanie Roy, LD5 PI5 PM5 VC5

Stephanie Roy, Candidate for Division D Director 2024-2025
Stephanie Roy, LD5 PI5 PM5 VC5

For Division E Director

Liz Keeling, PI5 PM5 SR4

Liz Keeling, Candidate for Division E Director 2024-2025
Liz Keeling, PI5 PM5 SR4