ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 17, 2024 — Gauri Seshadri, DTM, of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, has been elected Second Vice President of Toastmasters International, the world’s leading organization devoted to communication and leadership skills development. Seshadri was elected the one-year term at the organization’s 2024 International Convention, held in Anaheim, Calif., Aug. 14-17.
As a member of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Seshadri is a “working ambassador” for the organization. She works with the Board to develop and support the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.
Seshadri is a Director at Gentle Bamboo Solutions, one of India’s pioneer game-based learning companies. She works with the leadership team to evaluate and execute initiatives that support the company’s short- and long-term strategies. Her responsibilities also include developing strategic plans for marketing, lead generation, and scalability. She is also the founder and owner of her own company, Sesh Consultants.
Seshadri holds a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah. She worked with public health experts in India to conduct the first national conference addressing health inequities across the country. This conference brought together over 300 social activists, researchers, practitioners, and public health students from across India. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she has volunteered with her city government to support people who have been quarantined, conducted contact tracing, and organized free COVID testing camps. Seshadri has received the Presidential Citation from Toastmasters in recognition of her continued service to the organization.
A Toastmaster since 2005, Seshadri is a member of her home club, WeSpeak Toastmasters Club, in Bengaluru. She has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters and has attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation—the highest level of educational achievement in the organization.
“Toastmasters provides constant validation that I have a voice and that I can use my voice to change the world around me,” Seshadri said. “It empowers people worldwide to become a better version of themselves through the values and benefits it provides.”
“Toastmasters allows us to strengthen our interpersonal skills,” he said. “As a result, we become more effective and confident in all areas of life. Our relationships improve, and we can lead people and organizations. By helping the individual, Toastmasters makes a significant difference in the world.”
For more information about Toastmasters, visit www.toastmasters.org.
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. It is through this regular practice that members are empowered to meet personal and professional communication goals. Founded in 1924, the organization is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado with over 270,000 members in more than 14,000 clubs in 150 countries. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on X (formerly Twitter).
Report authored by Dennis Olson [email protected]
