District Leaders 

Margherita holds an MSc UZH in geography, political sciences and history and an MBA. She works as a data quality program manager and is fluent in five languages. A Toastmaster since 2016, she has served as Area Director, Club President, VPE, VPM, VPPr, Secretary and SAA, and as a mentor and trainer. She loves travelling around the world virtually and, time permitting, in person to experience the many vibrant and diverse Toastmasters communities.

Elena Grammenou is a strategy & marketing consultant with strong experience across marketing, communications, strategy, project management, property management and audit. She is an Economist and holds a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing, an MBA and an MSc in Banking. She has served in NGO’s more than 25 years and loves to contribute her time and skills to good causes. She loves hiking/trekking in nature and meeting people and experiencing new cultures. ​She is a proud Toastmaster, enjoys every moment of it and promotes Toastmasters, at any chance.

Francesca Gammicchia, DTM has been a dedicated Toastmaster for nearly a decade. She has served the organization as Division Director, Area Director and all the Club roles, multiple times. She has lived in Germany for 10 years and has a family spread between Romania and Italy. She knows the importance of diversity and inclusion in personal growth. She has received tremendous support, training, & inspiration from this community, and she believes she can give back this support, training, and love to help our district become a lighthouse for clubs in the stormy sea.

Bill Vardas have been a Toastmaster since 2016, and has enjoyed every single minute of his Toastmaster experience!

He has held the positions of Club President and Area Director. Additional Toastmasters experiences include co-chairing the International President’s Virtual Visit to Greece in 2021, and has chaired speech contests many times at the Division and Area levels. His experiences outside of Toastmasters include Secretary General of the Canadian Hellenic Congress 2008-09. He has drafted annual budgets, developed procedures, and implemented strategic plans for non-profit organizations.

He enjoys music, movies, public speaking, current affairs, yoga, and traveling.