Rachell Newburn, marketing consultant at Collaboration Business Consulting and vice president of public relations for SLO Toastmasters Club 83, has earned her Advanced Leadership Award Bronze from Toastmasters International.

Through the strenuous public speaking program, Newburn strengthened her skills as an, “expert communicator and leader.” To be eligible for an ALB Award, a Toastmaster member must have achieved a Competent Leader Award, a Competent Communicator Award, served for at least six months as a club officer, participated in a district-sponsored officer training program and conducted multiple presentations from The Leadership Excellence Series.

Less than 2-percent of Toastmasters are distinguished with both the Competent Communicator and Competent Leader Awards.

“As a professional, I strive toward becoming a strong communicator and leader to my clients and my community, which ultimately can inspire and motivate change,” said Newburn. SLO Toastmasters, Club 83, is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills and part of the worldwide network of Toastmasters International. Learn more at: www.slotoastmasters.org.