About Golden Gate Toastmasters

Our story, your stage

San Francisco's oldest Toastmasters club, helping people find their voice since 1936.

Still going strong since 1936

When you're in the spotlight, do you freeze up or start rambling — never quite finding the right words? Or maybe you're already a confident speaker, but you want to go from good to great. If so, you're in the right place.

Since 1936, Golden Gate Toastmasters has helped generations of speakers find their voice. As San Francisco's oldest continuously operating Toastmasters club, we've spent 90 years doing one thing really well: creating a supportive space where people practice, grow, and build lasting confidence.

Every week, our members get hands-on speaking opportunities, constructive feedback, and a community of people on the same journey. Many have also found genuine friendships along the way.

What makes us different

In-person only
A real room of real people — the skill you actually need to practice.
Consistent schedule
Every Wednesday, 6 PM, no exceptions. Easy to build a habit around.
SF Chamber connections
We meet inside the SF Chamber of Commerce — a network and a legacy.
Real friendships
Many members have found their closest SF friends right here.
Open membership
We pride ourselves on inclusivity — everyone is welcome to join.

Meet the officers

January – June 2026

Shubham Saloni
Shubham Saloni
President
Enjoys empowering and enabling others.
Albert Yan
Albert Yan
VP of Education
Enjoys pokemon, NBA, and supporting fellow Toastmasters.
Michelle Wen
Michelle Wen
Co-VP of Education
Enjoys coffee and good company.
Blair Vorsatz
Blair Vorsatz
VP of Membership
Enjoys cats, self-improvement, and learning new things.
Valeriy Vislobokov
Valeriy Vislobokov
VP of Public Relations
Enjoys flying, traveling, and music.
Helen Fream
Helen Fream
Treasurer
Enjoys sewing and a really good cup of coffee.
Irene Suwarno
Irene Suwarno
Secretary
Enjoys traveling, baking, and deep-sea fishing.
Caitlin Brown
Caitlin Brown
Sergeant at Arms
Enjoys kitties, whiskey, and the great outdoors.
Gautam Nair
Gautam Nair
Sergeant at Arms
Enjoys great food, EDM, and botanical gardens.

Join us Wednesday

Free to visit, no pressure to join. Plan your visit and see what it's all about.