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Toastmasters members elect Elisa Tay to International Board
Davao City resident becomes new director of 300,000-member global organization
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2016 — Elisa Tay, of Davao City, Philippines, has been
elected to the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International, the world’s leading organization
devoted to teaching skills in communication and leadership. Tay was elected to the 2016-2018 two-year
term at the organization’s 85th annual International Convention, held Aug. 17-20 in Washington, D.C.
As a member of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Tay is a “working ambassador” for
the organization. She works with the Board to develop and support the policies and procedures that
guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.
Tay is the CEO and co-owner of New Farmacia Suy Hoo pharmacy and the owner of Grub Resto Café.
Tay is responsible for strategic planning for both businesses, which includes goal setting, developing
marketing strategies and positioning both businesses as leaders in a niche market.
Tay holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from The University of Immaculate Conception. She is a
multiple Paul Harris Fellow and past president of two Rotary Clubs, the Rotary Club of Downtown
Davao and the Rotary Club of Davao 2000. Previously, she was a member of the board of directors of
the Davao Beautiful Foundation and the People Helping People Foundation.
A Toastmaster for 27 years, Tay is a charter member of Davao Noontime Toastmasters in Davao City.
She has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters, and has attained the
Distinguished Toastmaster designation—the highest level of educational achievement in the
organization.
She says, “Toastmasters is my second home, a place where I can make mistakes, learn and grow. It has
provided me with the inspiration to get out of my shell, to reach out and become the leader that I am
today.”
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers
individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Rancho Santa
Margarita, Calif., the organization's membership exceeds 345,000 in more than 15,900 clubs in 142
countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become
more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs,
please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.
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