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LEANNA LISTENS

Juan Coronel
Experience Growth

through Toastmasters

Leanna Lindquist, DTM

Juan Coronel recently joined Toastmasters. I first met him when
he helped with event takedown at the annual Conference. I saw
him again at TLI where he was the volunteer coordinator. Once again he helped with takedown.
He was one of the last people to leave. He didn’t hesitate when asked to chair the 2020 Annual
Conference. I am excited that he will join Feedbackers, one of my clubs.

Tell us about Juan: Hello Fellow Toastmasters. My that I am publicly speaking in front of large

name is Juan Coronel. I grew up in a small town crowds daily, I think it best I hone this skill.
called Naselle, in Washington state. After 9/11, I
joined the ranks of the United States Army, where What have you gained? Toastmasters has allowed
I served six honorable years as a Military Police me a safe space to practice speaking in front of

Officer. Following the military, I received two a community. The feedback from my fellow
degrees from Portland Community College— Toastmasters has given me the opportunity
one in General Studies and the other in Business to adjust my stage presentations for a better
Management. I currently work as a Regional outcome and crowd response. The Toastmasters

Sales Coordinator with Materials Testing & clubs have all been extremely welcoming, and
Inspection. My days are filled with attending the friendships have been an added bonus.
events, networking, site visits, community
outreach, and studying economic development. Share your District 7 experience and ideas: I have had

the honor of working with some great people
Hobbies? Outside of work I spend my time throughout my life, and it is my hope to continue
doing physical activities such as hiking, trail to grow these life experiences here in District 7.
running, and lifting weights. I’m also a huge fan I understand that the annual conference is one

of anything that has to do with strategy; chess, of the staple events for our District, and I am
literature, audio books, and things of that nature. honored to be a part of the team of individuals
Comedy also brings joy to my life. who will bring this event to life. Events like the
conference can be complex. Our strategy is to

What brought you to Toastmasters? In my career I be prepared for any challenge that may present
often find myself talking in front of large groups itself. I believe communication and humor are
of people. Over the years I have heard about the key to our success.
Toastmasters from various conversations. Now

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