JACKLYN A. PAYNE, DTM, PDD, PRA
Advisory Team Member
Jacklyn Payne is an Architectural Design Technologist & Project Management Specialist. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster, former District Director and Region Advisor guiding, supporting and facilitating training for district leaders. Jacklyn has been serving Toastmasters for the past 18 years and has won many awards. She is a lifelong learner, an active member of Brampton Toastmasters and Burlington. Advanced Toastmasters. Her greatest joy is giving back by sharing her knowledge and experience with others and watch them grow to their full potential.
Neha Soni
Team Member-Lets Talk Show
Empowering Change Through Compassionate Service.
My life is dedicated to making a difference. With a career spanning client-centric roles and strategic leadership in education and finance since 2014, I’ve played a pivotal role in project execution, aiding companies’ growth. After nine years in Dubai, I am here to explore new adventures. I am propelled by a profound passion for helping others. My empathetic nature and deep understanding make me a trusted confidante, whether advising clients, supporting colleagues, or listening to those in need.
Guided by my unwavering dedication to serving others, I exemplify love, kindness, and understanding. With me at the helm, transformation, and compassion intersect, creating ripples of change far and wide.”
Melanie Pereira
Advisory Team Member
Has been a Toastmaster for over 10 years. Besides her career as an Executive Assistant, Melanie Pereira has been a professional singer for over 30 years and has sung at many Five Star Hotels in Mumbai before she migrated to Canada. Fortunate to be born into a family of musicians, singing and dancing came naturally to her. She learnt Jazz Ballet from the renowned Shiamak Davar, is a Level 3 Salsa Dancer and an aspiring Zumba instructor.
Chartered a Toastmasters Club at Ericsson in 2016
Volunteers at the Mississauga Gavel Club since 2017
Conducted a YLP at the G.O.A. (Goan Overseas Association) in 2022
Executive Assistant at Ericsson since 2010
Employee Engagement Lead at Ericsson since 2023
Communications Lead for Asian Connections @ Ericsson ERG (Employee Resource Group) since 2022
E-Health Champion at Ericsson since its inception (2017- till date)
Conducted Line dancing workshops for not-for-profit organizations.
Volunteers at a senior home once a month with the Neighbourhood Choir.
Besides her career as an Executive Assistant, Melanie Pereira has been a professional singer for over 30 years and has sung at many Five Star Hotels in Mumbai before she migrated to Canada. Fortunate to be born into a family of musicians, singing and dancing came naturally to her. She learnt Jazz Ballet from the renowned Shiamak Davar, is a Level 3 Salsa Dancer and an aspiring Zumba instructor.
