Leadership Team & Clubs

Harshita Mistry, Division C Director (2025-2026), proudly introduces the dedicated leadership team and the clubs they support. Together, they contribute to a vibrant Toastmasters community where members grow and excel in both communication and leadership.

Our passionate Area Directors play a vital role in guiding and supporting clubs within their areas. Each Area Director leads with dedication, overseeing a group of thriving Toastmasters clubs that empower members to strengthen their communication and leadership skills.

Laurie Phelan
Laurie has been with Toastmasters since 2017 at Basel International Speakers and joined Club der lebenden Worte in 2019. She has taken several Club Officer roles from Secretary and President and is currently VP Membership and Treasurer. 

Clubs in Area C1
Toastmasters of Basel
Rhetorik Klub Basel
Innovative Speakers Allschwil
Toastmasters Deloitte (Zurich)
Virginie Rusyn
Virginie has been with Toastmasters since 2022 at Innovative Speakers Allschwil and joined Basel Multilingual Club in 2024. She has had several roles including President and VP Education.

Clubs in Area C2
Basel Multilingual Toastmasters
Basel International Speakers
Novartis Campus
Club der lebenden Worte
Arthur Krause
Arthur has been with Toastmasters since 2023 at Toastmasters of Basel. He was VP Public Relations and is currently SAA. 

Clubs in Area C3
Novartis Basel
Toastmasters Luzern
Endress+Hauser
International Baden
Kristina Protuseviciute
Kristina has been with Toastmasters since 2019 at Roche Basel and has held several roles, including SAA and VP Education. She also supported the establishment of the Endress & Hauser Toastmasters Club.

Clubs in Area C4
RoBaTomaS, Roche Basel
Roche Rotkeuz 
International club Zug
Horgen Talk’n’Head Zurich
Ignite (Tadeka) Zurich

The communications team is responsible for promoting Division C initiatives, events, and resources while also fostering a vibrant community through social media and newsletters. By sharing valuable information and success stories, they keep all members informed and motivated in their speaking and leadership journeys.