Testimonials

What My Students Say

Ms. Lina is truly the most helpful and supportive person, and learning from her expertise for many years has been such a meaningful experience. She has poured countless hours and meetings into helping me perfect my YLP speeches even when she didn’t need to, and with her fun nature and detailed mentorship, she has pushed me to become a better public speaker. Ms. Lina always provides detailed and constructive feedback, and it is clear that she cares about all of her students’ growth and success. She is constructive and encouraging, and she knows exactly how to teach giving a stellar speech.

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Garvita Singh
1st place Winner at State YLP Finals 2025

Learning about public speaking from Ms Lina was a transformative experience. I’ve taken several public speaking classes, but nothing held a candle to her coaching, which was both brilliant as it was rewarding. While I’ve learned an astounding amount about public speaking from her, the best thing about her coaching is that she’s fun and engaging, working hard to make sure everyone’s having a good time while learning skills that will serve them for a lifetime.

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Aanya Baddela
1st place Winner at State YLP Finals 2024

I have had the opportunity to attend several speeches by Lina in Toastmaster sessions, and I can say she is a confident and well spoken speaker who leads by example. She excels in improvisation and connecting the theme with her thoughts, and her speeches demonstrate a good grasp on vocal variety. She also encourages other fellow speakers to participate and provide helpful feedback.

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Ritu Jain
Toastmasters Member

I am truly inspired by Lina’s Toastmasters journey and her dedication to communication and leadership growth over the past 15 years. Her speaking skills reflect not only experience, but also confidence, clarity, and authenticity. Lina also engaged and encouraged me to volunteer with youth clubs during contests, which was a fantastic experience. The way she supported the children with certificates and awards, and even appreciated volunteers with small gifts at her own expense, was truly inspiring. Her generosity and dedication to encouraging others left a lasting impression on me. Lina has been a mentor, role model, and inspiration to me. She showed me that Toastmasters is not only about speaking — it is about supporting others, staying committed, and growing together. I am grateful for her guidance and encouragement in my leadership journey.

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Sakthi Mariappan
Mentee (Area Director)
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