ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Embedded Files
Twenty-Five Alive Toastmasters Club was formed on June 28, 1995. The name Twenty-Five Alive (or 25 Alive) came from the address of the meeting location: 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA.
Twenty-Five Alive Toastmasters Club was formed on June 28, 1995. The name Twenty-Five Alive (or 25 Alive) came from the address of the meeting location: 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA.
Currently we have hybrid (in-person & virtual) weekly meetings on Wednesdays, 12:05 noon-1:00 pm. In-person meeting is held once a month.
Currently we have hybrid (in-person & virtual) weekly meetings on Wednesdays, 12:05 noon-1:00 pm. In-person meeting is held once a month.
Our club is here for people like you who are interested in overcoming a fear of public speaking, improving communication skills, learning leadership skills and doing it in a supportive environment. We welcome everyone.
Our club is here for people like you who are interested in overcoming a fear of public speaking, improving communication skills, learning leadership skills and doing it in a supportive environment. We welcome everyone.
We just celebrated our 30th birthday!
We just celebrated our 30th birthday!
Happy Birthday to us.
President: David Bridgman
I am passionate about helping members grow their leadership and communication skills in a supportive environment.
Professionally, I serves as Chief Information Security Officer at National University, leading efforts to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and promote responsible use of technology across higher education. With more than 15 years of experience in security and risk management, I have built and led teams, guided organizations through complex compliance landscapes, and driven initiatives that balance innovation with trust.
I will bring the same commitment to growth, collaboration, and mentorship to Toastmasters that I have demonstrated throughout my career. I enjoy empowering others to find their voice, build confidence, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Treasurer: Linda Lau, ACG, MS5
One of my favorite weekly activities is attending 25 Alive Toastmasters Club. Why? Because I get to hang out with a group of fun and interesting people, laugh and continue to hone my communication and leadership skills. Practicing active listening and excellent communication are important life skills we all need, which will serve us well at work and at home. As the club’s Immediate Past-President and founder, I’m very proud that this club has achieved President’s Distinguished status in FY 2024-25. One of my goals as club officer this year is to continue to help the club grow and support members to have good experiences and achieve their personal goals in Toastmasters.
Vice President of Education: Barry Pearl, CC, CL
I have been a member of the 25 Alive Toastmasters Club for 19 years. I continue to be inspired by the growth and success achieved by current and former members of this Club, including a number who have achieved Distinguished Toastmaster status. I have developed friendships with many people who call 25 Alive Toastmasters their public speaking and leadership skills learning environment "home". Many people who join Toastmasters see it as a program to grow their skills and move on with their lives after a brief membership. While I initially joined Toastmasters to improve my public speaking for my career, as a retiree involved in a number of volunteer activities, I continue to benefit from the time-tested program offered by Toastmasters. Therefore, I consider myself one of those people who see the opportunities offered by the Toastmasters program as a lifetime avocation. I credit 25 Alive Toastmasters with helping me grow as a speaker and a service leader. The joy, fun and learning opportunity provided by 25 Alive Toastmasters will keep me coming back for more.
Secretary: Nora Priego, MS5
I look forward to our meetings because every week there is always something different. I'm either the speaker or have a different role to fill. I learn something every week! Every singe role has a purpose: Being a Toastmaster, allows me to learn about time management, leadership and team participation; being a Joke Master, allows me to learn about managing my voice and emphasizing key points of the joke in order to make people laugh; being being a speaker, allows me to learn how to prepare a speech and presenting it in a public forum. Just participating is a learning experience at every meeting!
Past Vice President of Public Relations: Nancy Ramirez
Nancy Ramirez has been a member of 25 Alive since 2021. Nancy has a B.A. in Psychology and has taken entrepreneurship workshops and classes since 2020. Previous experience includes coordinating a program for families & children, being an Assistant to two local District Managers for Avon and most recently was an Assistant Teacher for a private preschool. Current hobbies (after taking some fun classes): charcoal drawing, watercolor painting, and playing guitar.
Sergeant-at-Arms: Matthew Lim, DTM
I like being a Toastmaster because it helped me to become more confident talking to strangers and helped me get my current job! I was pretty shy in the past and had trouble responding to impromptu questions. Through Toastmasters, I learned to speak better on the cuff, the importance of humor, and I was able to make new friends!
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse