VOLUNTEER

Help build Toronto's
largest Product community.

Why volunteer with TPMA?

The TPMA offers a volunteer program that allows individuals to contribute their expertise and help build Toronto’s largest product community. The volunteer program is designed to connect local product management professionals and individuals looking to start their product management careers or to enrich their knowledge of the profession.

Volunteer Perks

Committed volunteers get access to the following perks:

Free membership and access to TPMA monthly in-person events

Opportunity to work with and learn from product leaders

Contribute to building the 3rd largest tech hub in North America

Open Volunteer Opportunities

We are growing and are searching for passionate volunteers to embark on a journey with us. It's the spirit and dedication from our volunteer community that fuels all the great initiatives we put forward to the product community.

How to Apply

Are you passionate about making a difference and looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? We'd love to hear from you! If you're interested in applying for any of our open volunteer roles, simply send an email to volunteers@tpma.ca. In your message, please share why you're interested in TPMA and why you're enthusiastic about the specific position you're applying for. Don't forget to include a link to your LinkedIn profile as well. We're excited to learn more about you!

To ensure the success of our programs, we require a strong commitment from all our volunteers. By signing up, you agree to volunteer for the entire duration of the program term.

Volunteer Spotlight

The TPMA wouldn’t be here without the humble support of its volunteers who generously give their time and skills to making this community a success. To express our gratitude, we want to highlight some of our top volunteers who’ve been dedicated to the TPMA’s growth, continuously donated their time and energy, and made a difference in the product community.  
Spotlight Month:
May 2026

Gayathri Girish

In-Person Event Volunteer
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Biography

Gayathri Girish, is an In-Person Event Volunteer at the TPMA, a Machine Learning Engineer at Sinai Health and a recent Master of Applied Computing graduate from the University of Toronto. At Sinai Health, she leverages Generative AI to improve patient outcomes. Beyond her professional role, Gayathri is an educator, teaching AI and Python basics to BIPOC women and gender-diverse individuals, focusing on ethical AI usage and application development.

What inspired you to join the TPMA volunteer team?

While working as an engineer, I found myself naturally gravitating toward product discovery and deeply analyzing end-user needs. Realizing my interests were shifting toward the product side of tech, I sought out a community where I could bridge the gap between engineering and product management. Finding TPMA felt like the perfect alignment for that transition.

What makes volunteering at TPMA meaningful?

It’s all about the people. The community is incredibly welcoming, and I’ve gained so much perspective through spontaneous conversations and hearing about the real-life experiences of speakers and fellow volunteers. I love the energy of interacting with a group that is so passionate about building better products.

What advice would you give to others who might want to volunteer?

Go for it! It’s a fantastic way to learn, and you’ll meet wonderful people along the way. It’s as much about the fun and the connections as it is about the professional growth.

Past Volunteer Spotlights

Uchenna Mbanefo
Volunteer Engagement Manager
Spotlight Month:
April 2026

Myra Piracha
In-Person Event Speaker Liaison
Spotlight Month:
March 2026

Ravicha Ravinthiran
Bursary Lead
Spotlight Month:
February 2026

Merlyn Desouza
Membership Manager
Spotlight Month:
January 2026

Edwar Dommar
Volunteer Support Lead
Spotlight Month:
June 2025

Kevan Hannah
Design Lead
Spotlight Month:
May 2025

Jessica Pun
Volunteer Event Coordinator
Spotlight Month:
April 2025

Taqee Syed
Sponsorship Manager (Financial/In-kind)
Spotlight Month:
March 2025

Anita Padua
Volunteer Community Manager
Spotlight Month:
February 2025

Mahak Gupta
Marketing Content Lead
Spotlight Month:
January 2025

A.J. Rowley
Bursary Coordinator
Spotlight Month:
June 2024

Elena Malkova
Product Designer, Web
Spotlight Month:
May 2024

Christian Egwuogu
Photographer
Spotlight Month:
April 2024

Justin Quan
Product Manager, Web
Spotlight Month:
March 2024

Oluwafemi Odu
In-Person Event Volunteer
Spotlight Month:
February 2024

Azman Ahmed Ashraf
In-Person Event Volunteer
Spotlight Month:
January 2024