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U.S. Olympian Mary Osborne Andrews to Deliver Keynote at Founder’s District Toastmasters Annual Conference

San Clemente, California — [March 18, 2024] – Founder’s District Toastmasters announces that Mary Osborne Andrews, revered U.S. Olympian, will serve as a keynote speaker at the annual conference with her keynote speech titled “Olympian Thinking Skills for Playing Big in Your Life and Career.” The Derby-inspired event themed “Run for the Roses” will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Center for Spiritual Living from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm PT, offering both in-person and online participation options.

Andrews brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conference. As President of Andrews Performance Corporation, Andrews specializes in providing leaders with the tools and strategies to achieve intentional living and high performance within their organizations. With a background as a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation and a graduate of Stanford University, Andrews’ expertise in organizational theory and executive coaching makes her an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to excel in their careers.

Andrews proudly represented the United States as a member of the 1980 Olympic Team in the women’s javelin event, and she was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal of Achievement for her outstanding contributions to athletics. Her dedication to excellence extends beyond the field of sports, as evidenced by her commendation from the Mayor of San Diego for her work with The Kids’ Health Initiative.

The Founder’s District Toastmasters Annual Conference will deliver an enriching experience for attendees, featuring Andrews’ keynote address, Retired Lt. Col Oakland McCulloch’s keynote address, the District International Speech and Evaluation contests, the 2024 Communication and Leadership Award and opportunities for networking.

For more information about the Founder’s District Toastmasters Annual Conference, please visit https://www.foundersdistrict.org/district-conference/

About Founder’s District Toastmasters

Toastmasters International (TI) is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Founder’s District is the original district located in Southern California serving clubs in Orange County since 1944. For more information on Toastmasters, please visit https://www.foundersdistrict.org/.