Region Advisor Biography

Aminata Keita, DTM

Aminata Keita, DTM Member Since: 2010
Home Region: 11
Home District: 94
Supporting Districts: 79, 104, 114, 122P

Toastmasters offices held and terms of service (international, region and District level):

  • 2023-2024 Region 11 Advisor
  • 2021-2022 Immediate Past District Director
  • 2020-2021 District Director
  • 2019-2020 Program Quality Director
  • 2018-2019 Club Growth Director

Toastmasters honors and recognition:

  • 2020-2021 Smedley Distinguished District Director
  • 2019-2020 Excellence in Program Quality Award
  • 2018-2019 Excellence in Club Growth Award

What key factors are most important as a Region Advisor to help the District achieve success:

The three main factors for a Region Advisor to help a District achieve success are:

  1. Effective Communication: Maintaining clear and open communication with District leaders is essential. This ensures collaboration, timely problem-solving, and a strong working relationship.
  2. Strategic Planning: Collaborating with Districts to set tailored goals, create actionable plans, and monitor progress is crucial. Strategic planning helps Districts focus on priorities and achieve their objectives.
  3. Leadership Development and Motivation: Motivating and training District leaders and executives within Districts is a cornerstone of success.

What key strengths do you bring to the District leaders?

I am bringing several key strengths to District leaders such as my experience, my passion for mentoring, strategic thinking, open and clear communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and motivation. These strengths are very helpful in helping District leaders navigate their roles with confidence.

Why are you interested in serving again as a Region Advisor?

Last year, when I applied for the position of Region Advisor, I was motivated by three main reasons, and I am even more committed to these reasons today: sharing my experience, my passion for mentoring, and the need to give back. My reasons for reapplying remain rooted in a deep commitment to serving Toastmasters and helping our District leaders succeed. I've seen the positive impact of this role firsthand, and I'm excited about the opportunity to contribute even more to our organization's growth and success in the future.