Toastmasters Experience and Leadership
Membership: October 01, 2013.
Offices Held:
District 44: Currently serving as Public Relations Manager (2025–2026); previously held roles as Area Director (2020–2022) and Division Director (2022–2023).
Club Level: Held positions including Club President, VP Public Relations, and VP Education across Room To Speak and Chat Crew Toastmasters.
Honors: Awards include the Triple Crown, Competent Communicator, and multiple Level 5 designations in Leadership Development and Engaging Humor.
Professional Background and Skills
Education: Master of Science in Marketing: University of Liverpool, 2016. Bachelor of Science in Independent Study Computer Graphics: Spelman College, 2000.
Current Role: Director of Omnichannel Personalization and Content Management Delivery at IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Strategic Planning & Finance: Brings experience in managing multi-year strategic roadmaps, KPI management, and budgeting for technology initiatives.
Procedures: Skilled in designing scalable frameworks, governance models, and cross-functional workflows.
Leadership Philosophy
Approach: Blackman emphasizes “listening first” to build trust and influence. She views leadership as stewardship, prioritizing people and culture over metrics.
Goal: If elected as Club Growth Director, she intends to focus on “member-first” initiatives, aiming to create environments of exceptional value where sustainable growth occurs naturally through club excellence and community partnership.