Lee Boyar – President
Lee Boyar is a professor at the City University of New York, specializing in accounting and business. He was an active member of Talk of the Towers from 2009 to 2011 and rejoined the club in 2023. As president, Lee draws on his leadership experience to support the club and foster a collaborative environment. In 2010, he won first prize in the D46 Area Humorous Speech Competition. He subsequently retired from humor and is now very serious.
Manan dadhania – VP of Education
Manan Dadhania is an investment professional at Consonance Capital Partners, a healthcare focused private equity firm. He has been with the club since 2022. As VP of Education, he oversees the growth of club members and the mentorship program. Manan enjoys starting his day early, weightlifting, meditating, playing soccer, and eating ice cream.
Will Reedy – VP of Membership
Yudum ozturk – Secretary
Yudum moved to the United States 10 years ago with the goal of learning English and, in 2023, joined Toastmasters to refine her public speaking skills. With a background in art, she brings creativity and a unique perspective to everything she does. After gaining valuable experience in New York’s dynamic hospitality industry, Yudum now applies her attention to detail and passion in her role at a prestigious Swiss watch company. She is deeply committed to personal growth and continuous improvement.
In her free time, Yudum enjoys exploring new destinations through travel, capturing moments with her camera, and expressing her creativity through painting.
Kathy uy – Treasurer
Kathy is an empathetic and knowledgeable healthcare provider. An avid reader, novice meditator and gym fanatic, you can talk to her about anything wellness related. Kathy’s passion is helping people and through Toastmasters, she wants to be able to successfully reach more people. Toastmasters is an amazing supportive and inspiring community that is helping Kathy effectively communicate and refine her voice.
Andre Pavlenko – VP of Public Relations
Andre Pavlenko is currently working as a Facilities Manager for a private equity fund in Midtown, Manhattan. He joined Talk of the Towers in 2023 and has taken a leadership role relatively early in order to become more engaged in the club. Andre enjoys going on long bike rides and taking pictures with his 35 mm film camera.
Natalie Chau – Sergeant at Arms
Natalie is a dynamic health care professional with experience overseeing population health strategy, Medicare and Medicaid programs, and health systems across the continuum of care. Her personal mission is to lift underserved communities through access to health care services and improved health outcomes. She lives in Brooklyn and enjoys knitting, reading and building community through shared interests.