James heads the inventing department at Walker Digital and is a named inventor on more than 230 issued patents. He has spoken at conferences on topics as diverse as the nature of creativity, security in the gaming industry, and entrepreneurial pitfalls. James appeared on CNN and in Forbes magazine. He was an Area Governor of Toastmasters and grew Greater Stamford Toastmasters into one of the 10 largest Toastmasters clubs in the world.
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James Jorasch
Nancy is a speaker, trainer and coach with over 15 years experience working to enhance health, performance and productivity on the job. As Founder and President of her own New York City-based company, she grew it to a client base of more than 50 major corporations. She has spoken at International Conferences, appeared as an expert on CBS News, and was selected for “Who’s Who of American Women.” Nancy has performed improv comedy for several years, appearing in several shows and FIRST NIGHT in Rye, New York.
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Nancy Follis-Wilms
Melanie's company Red Inc. specializes in preparing applicants for job interviews to enable them to answer virtually any question with confidence and poise. Her course "Sweaty Palms and Awkward Answers" was part of the Stamford and Westport, CT Continuing Education coursebook. She is also available for individual Presentation Critiques and Job Interview Coaching. Click here to read more about Melanie.
Melanie Szlucha

Chris works as a programmer at FactSet and does stand-up comedy in Manhattan. He has performed at Caroline's, Stand-up New York, and can be seen most Friday evenings at The Duplex. Click here to learn more about Chris.
Chris Harwood
Dana has been acting in plays and performing improv comedy for many years. He was a performer and director of University of Massachusett's Mission Improvable, founder and director of RPI's Sheer Idiocy, and a founding member of Albany's "Just Good Friends" and Stamford Playback Theater. Favorite stage roles include Stevie in the UMass production of "Escape from Happiness" and Sydney Bruhl in RPI's "Deathtrap". He is an ACBL-certified bridge director and teacher. Dana is originally from Monson, MA. Click here to learn more about Dana.
Dana Rossi
Jamie is a sales executive with experience in software licensing, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions. His diverse public speaking experiences range from hosting a Microsoft technology conference on software licensing to working technology trade shows. His 15 years of sales presentation experience coupled with several years of intensive Toastmasters training make him uniquely qualified to critique and advise sales teams. For recreation he enjoys kayaking and hiking. Click here to learn more about Jamie.
Jamie Gerelli
Gilda is a motivational speaker and trainer who specializes in helping individuals and companies break out of their comfort zones and become more successful. She has provided training facilitation, keynote speeches and consulting services for corporate, academic, and community organizations, including Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Advance Newsmagazines, Southern CT State University and The Center to Promote HealthCare Studies. Gilda is President of the Southern CT chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, a member of the National Speakers Association and active in Toastmasters International, where she is a frequent participant in speech contests.
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Gilda Bonanno
Chris does improvisational acting with the Stamford Playback Theater Group. They have been performing monthly at Temple Bar in Stamford, CT for the last two years.  Chris has performed in front of a wide range of audiences, from a gathering of 150 people at Planet Hollywood in Times Square (NYC)  to more intimate settings with about ten folks within the Stamford area.  Click here to learn more about Chris.
Chris Noel-Bentley