Meet Our Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

Following is the pool of Toastmasters Appalachian Speakers Bureau volunteers.  Click on the speaker’s name to go to the Speakers Request Form.

Jo Hunt, DTM

Topics:
  • Care-giving, resources and support
  • Manage effective meetings
  • Successful management
Bio:

Jo Hunt is a leader, speaker coach, and professional speaker motivating individuals to live a balanced and fulfilling life, speaking on leadership, work/life balance, speaking with confidence, successful meetings, employee engagement, and teamwork. Through her ‘Ready, Set, Speak’ program, she coaches those looking to improve their communication and presentation skills

Phyllis Kombol, DTM

Topics:
  • You need Toastmasters
  • Work in health care
  • Faith-based work as faith support
Bio:

Phyllis Kombol, Distinguished Toastmaster, has had a long career as a nurse specialist and lactation consultant in intensive care nurseries. An experienced Toastmaster leader, she is a member of 3 Toastmasters clubs that meet in a variety of environments. She wants to inspire you to be your best self.

 

Tony Kombol

Topics:
  • Internet safety
  • Ensure safety of your data and devices
  • Physical Science
Bio:

Tony Kombol is a retired computer-science professor. He worked for 25 years previously as an electrical engineer at IBM.  He maintains his own home network with over 40 networked devices. His home office has more than 8 working computers.  He enjoys giving informational talks on science and video processing.

Roy Lewis, DTM

Topics:
  • L.E.A.D. – Fundamentals of intentional leadership
Bio:

A motivational keynote speaker and an Army retired veteran of 36 years, Roy (Sgt. Roy) Lewis is a sought-out leadership development expert who delivers high-energy presentations that challenge his audiences to re-evaluate and discover what is true and effective leadership. His positive messages resonate with faith-based organizations, as well as with corporate America.

Vidya Raman, DTM

Topics:
  • Leadership
  • Greater influence at work
  • Women at work.
Bio:

Vidya Raman is a captivating award-winning speaker and a Maxwell Leadership certified coach. She has over 25 years of corporate experience engaged in technology, project leadership, and executive roles. Her May 2023 book, “Lucky You: An Insider’s Guide to  Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World” is dedicated to helping corporate employees find meaning and fulfillment at work. 

Kevin Snyder, DTM AS

Topics (available only to nonprofits):
  • PAID to $PEAK: How to become a professional speaker
  • Speak on the TEDx stage!  How to find TEDx speaking opportunities and get selected
  • Becoming an Accredited Speaker through Toastmasters
  • ShiftThinker™:  Transforming Adversity into Opportunity 
Bio:

Dr. Kevin Snyder recently earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, one of the highest honors amongst professional speakers.  He is also a best-selling author and multi-TEDx speaker.  In 2022, Kevin was the only Toastmaster who earned the Accredited Speaker designation.  His dynamic speeches help speakers elevate their presentations and his keynotes help motivate professionals and teams to become more effective and future focused.

Wai Yau, DTM

Topics:
  • Problem Solving
Bio:

Wai Yau, DTM, is a software engineer by trade in the Charlotte, NC area, enjoying problem solving. Outside of her work, she tries to find ways to do the same, including using her voice to share her experience and build rapport with others.