Toastmasters Leadership Institute
About Us
This docket under the Program Quality Director facilitates Club and District Officer Training. It also certifies Trainers, empowering them to transfer their skills into the real world.

Meet our amazing team of
TLI Certified Trainers

Ann Maria Nakimera, DTM
A counselor, author, storytelling coach, and Toastmaster. She empowers individuals through therapy, mentorship, and public speaking. With a holistic, client-centered approach, she promotes mental wellness and personal growth. Her work blends empathy, leadership, and communication to help others find clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Anthony Wang’ondu, DTM
A qualified accountant, a supply chain professional and corporate leader working for a regional water and energy solutions company. He has been a Toastmaster for 15 years and was District Director for the program year 2021-2022. He is available for ‘Club Officer Training’ as well as ‘Speaker to Trainer’ sessions.

Bethlehem Nessibu, DTM
An industrial Engineer working at the Institute of Quality and Productivity Management, St. Mary’s University and the President of the Habesha Toastmasters Club. Passionate about Systems Engineering, she combines expertise in Quality Management Systems and contributes to quality improvements in various endeavors.

Biruk Ayalew
A 4th-year economics student and social media intern, he joined Toastmasters in 2020 and has served as Club VPM, VPPR, President, Division Admin & PR Manager, and District Logistics Manager. Passionate about public speaking and leadership, he aims to leverage his Toastmasters journey to grow his career.

Brian Otiende
A dynamic and diplomatic leader dedicated to nurturing nature and people for prosperity, posterity and piety. He is a practicing Natural Capital Specialist and Certified Leadership & Team Coach and a member of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team and Toastmasters International. His focus areas of training include leadership development, DISC personality profiling, environmental, sustainability & governance (ESG).

Demelash Wondimagegn, DTM
Resident Engineer, Digital Marketer, and Program Quality Director for District 114 Toastmasters, committed to adaptable leadership. Since 2018, his Toastmasters journey has focused on empowering others, supporting growth, and promoting lifelong learning across East Africa through training, facilitation, and empathetic leadership.

Donvin Oguda
Business Analyst and trainer in finance, technology, leadership, and communication with experience across public, private, and NGO sectors. A Toastmaster for 4 years, he has served as club treasurer, president, Area Director, and currently District Finance Manager, mentoring members and streamlining processes. Dedicated to growth and empowering others to find their voices.

Elisheba Siganga
A Human Resource Consultant and Trainer who helps organizations develop. Whether it is onboarding new employees, enhancing management skills or facilitating workshops on diversity and inclusion, she empowers HR professionals and employees to work effectively, build strong teams and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Emenet Ephrem
Passionate Toastmaster and Ethiopia’s first Pathways DTM with nine years of membership. Agribusiness consultant and certified project manager with over a decade of experience, dedicated to coaching and mentoring youth.

Enanu Makonnen
Human Resources professional with extensive experience since 2005, currently with Ethio Telecom. MBA graduate from the University of Pune, India, and based in Addis Ababa. Active in social responsibilities, member of AWIB, and 2023/24 Toastmasters Club President, passionate about framing company policies.

Ermias Woldaregay
An Information Management Assistant at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). With over a decade of experience, specializes in information resource management, system administration and systems analysis. He helps organizations optimize processes, manage complex data systems and find innovative solutions to challenges.

Ethiopis Tadesse, DTM
A communications practitioner with a 10-year experience in the development sector. She is a Mandela Washington Fellow, a Regional Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) fellow, a Rotarian, a Distinguished Toastmaster (the first female DTM and youngest in East Africa) and a soft skills trainer.

Hanna Welkema
A marketer by training, a past Area Director and a dual member of Addis Ababa and Habesha Breweries Toastmasters Clubs. She recognizes the power of effective communication in personal and professional growth, helping you to enhance your public speaking and leadership skills.

Jesse Ainebyoona, DTM
An entrepreneur, speaker and trainer in Leadership, Public Speaking, Sales and Personal Financial Management. He is a Certified Professional Coach from Coach Masters Academy in Singapore. He is the Training and Development Associate at Inspired Leaders International, an International Leadership firm that empowers leaders to transform nations.

Joshua Tahinduka, DTM
A Distinguished Toastmaster and seasoned public speaking trainer with 14 years of experience helping individuals and organizations master communication. As the lead trainer at Elevate Training Solutions, he equips speakers with storytelling, speech delivery and leadership communication skills, empowering them to speak with confidence, clarity and impact.

Josephine Osumo
A certified Coach focusing on Transition and Leadership, Josephine helps individuals navigate life and career transitions with clarity and confidence, specializing in personal growth, mindset renewal, and leadership development. She empowers her clients to move from confusion to purpose-driven action. She is also a Wellness Consultant, helping individual’s close nutritional gaps to live healthy, vibrant lives.

Dr. Kevin Rubia, DTM
A medical doctor based in Nairobi, Kenya, he is pursuing a master’s in clinical psychology. He is passionate about mental health, youth mentorship, and soft skills development. He was named Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year in District 114 (East Africa) in 2023 and earned the DTM award in 2025.

Margaret Njoroge, DTM
A Certified Public Accountant with an MBA in strategic management, is an accomplished management consultant in finance, strategy, and operations. A Distinguished Toastmaster, she has held leadership roles at club and district levels. Currently, she serves as District 114 Club Growth Director, passionately empowering others to reach their potential.

Mekedela Mekuria Hailu, DTM
A marketer and founder of the Ethiopian Marketing Professional Association. He is a lecturer at St. Mary’s University and a Business and Finance Coach, Distinguished Toastmaster. He makes a difference through creative teaching, inspiring and storytelling, training others on marketing, branding and personal development.

Nemera Gurmessa
A seasoned professional with a BA and MSc in Economics from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. He has held roles in external relations, strategic planning and community service. He directs project initiatives in Fund Management and researches on capital mobility and textile efficiency.

Nicholas Njubi
A data professional with a focus on data science and cybersecurity, specifically data protection and has previous experience in customer experience. He specializes in public speaking, leadership development, youth empowerment, and technology. As a dedicated Toastmaster since 2018, he is passionate about delivering practical and engaging training sessions that inspire growth and impact.

Njeri Gathii, DTM
A Personal Branding Coach with 5+ years of training experience. She has trained Toastmasters International leaders, won the 2023 Africa Trainer Award and partnered with the Africa Women Entrepreneurs Cooperative, training 2,000 women in 2024. She specializes in personal branding, executive communication and brand strategy, helping professionals and businesses build impactful brands.

Oltesh Thobias, DTM
He started as a Maa (Maasai) herdsman, spoke only Maasai and thought he was destined for a quiet pastoral life in his small Tanzanian village.
Education unravelled his true potential. Today, he is a Distinguished Toastmaster, speaks 4 languages and travels the world. He is passionate about speaking and sharing knowledge.

Paul Opere
A remarkable leader and dedicated mentor who cultivates effective communication and leadership abilities with a lasting impact. His transformative coaching approach inspires individuals to realize their full potential through strategic thinking, team building and fostering measurable growth and success.

Ruth Ayalew
A Junior Research Analyst at Renew Capital with a background in economics. She has held leadership roles in Toastmasters and Rotaract, including President, Area Director, and Professional Development Director. Dedicated to community service and personal growth, she combines her professional pursuits with a passion for crochet.

Serah Wanjiku
An entrepreneur specializing in thrifted clothing, skin care products, African hair, errand services and caregiving. She enables girls and women to bring their A-game by boosting their confidence in how they look and communicate. She has a background in Medical Laboratory Technology and Counselling Psychology.

Wangu Kamundia, DTM
Her Toastmasters journey has enabled her to hone her skills in public speaking, delivery of feedback and team leadership. She helps individuals and organisations unlock their communication genius and actualise their visions by helping them understand how their team dynamics influence performance and synthesise data and resources for astounding results.
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