VOLUNTEER

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.
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
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.