Jean Gamester, DTM
ILC Nominated Candidate
Second Vice President
Let’s Transform Together!
Vision for the Future
What does this look and feel like?
At your Service
Toastmasters is where we ignite our unique potential. I want us to emerge from our recent difficult times even stronger than before. My expertise in directing change, troubleshooting, developing people, and delivering results, can help us achieve those goals.
Directing Change
- Leading organization wide culture, process and technology transformations in global corporates and local government
- Chair of Toastmasters’ Change Management Working Group
- Author and chair of Project Management undergraduate microcredential
Troubleshooting
- Interim CEO of youth focused public speaking charity, addressing financial, strategic and stakeholder crises
- Interim leadership roles addressing performance, contractual and wellbeing issues in transforming organizations
- Red Cross emergency response youth volunteer
Developing People
- Toastmasters Board Parliamentary Procedure Learning Group Lead
- Professional Doctorate focusing on practitioner growth and empowerment (post viva, pre award)
- MBA and Business School lecturer and student engagement lead in strategy, innovation and leadership
Delivering Toastmasters Results
- Toastmasters Presidential Citation for leading change and delivering growth
- President’s Distinguished District: #4 in the World
- President’s 20 Plus Award: #1 in the World
- Excellence awards in Leadership, Education and Training, and Marketing
- Area Director of the Year
Moments of Reflection
Jean Gamester, DTM
I have been an active member of Toastmasters International for almost two decades, serving in various capacities including at club, District and international levels. These roles have given me the opportunity to show my ability to inspire and lead, earning the Presidential Citation along the way.
My professional background as an educator and in leading and transforming organizations complements my Toastmasters experience. I have the breadth and depth of experience and character to contribute to the leadership and ongoing transformation of Toastmasters.
I am passionate about creating a supportive and dynamic environment where we as members can thrive and achieve our goals, enabling us to make a positive contribution in our lives and communities.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, I lived in Toronto, Canada until I was five. My family then returned to Dublin, where I grew up immersed in Irish culture.
As a young adult, I moved to the UK and now live in Cardiff, Wales with my supportive husband of 25 years, Steve, and our rescue dogs, Loki and Nova.
I joined Toastmasters in 2006 to boost my confidence at work. Since then, I’ve grown as a speaker, storyteller, and transformative leader. My Toastmasters journey ignited a passion for learning, leading me to develop future leaders as a university educator and researcher.
In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, writing, photography as well as cozy moments reading and watching TV.
My campaign team have shared feedback on the kind of person I am:
- I see the big picture and love the detail too.
- I am driven by learning, creativity and making things happen.
- I care deeply about inclusion and fairness. People trust me.
- I bring people together and create safe spaces to learn and work together.
Transforming Together
Fellow Toastmasters, I’m ready, willing and able to play my role in shaping our future, as your Second Vice President. Together, we can continue to transform our organization and ourselves through the power of our program. By voting for me, you endorse a leader committed to inclusivity, innovation, and integrity.
Let’s transform together!
