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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.
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.
Committed volunteers get access to the following perks:
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.
As the Event Live Stream Producer, you are creative and technically skilled. Your mandate is to elevate our current live streaming experience and make it compelling for both live and post-stream audiences.
Term: Sept ’24 – June ’25 (with opportunity to extend)
Time Commitments: On average, 5-7 hours every month. Must be available for live events
What you’ll do and love doing:
How might this role help you:
As a Webflow Developer, you will collaborate with board and team members to redesign and optimize our Webflow-based website, improve user experience, and integrate with platforms like Wild Apricot and other CRMs. You will gather requirements, develop web pages and features, and work closely with designers and stakeholders to deliver a seamless and engaging web experience.
Term: Jan ‘25 – July ’25
Time Commitments: up to 10 hours a month (with some variability depending on web redesign project needs)
What you'll do and love doing:
What You Bring:
How might this role help you:
Taqee is a Product Owner who found his way into product management after starting out in Mechanical Engineering. His career spans digital health, SaaS, 3D printing, and construction — each requiring curiosity, agility, and adaptability. His time in healthcare product ownership sharpened his ability to navigate change, and he developed a passion for solving meaningful problems with lasting impact. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him devouring poetry, open mics, watching Formula 1, or exploring Toronto’s food scene — always with a cup of tea in hand.
When I first stumbled into product management, I felt like an outsider. Without a traditional product background, I wasn’t sure I belonged. That changed when I found the amazing folks at TPMA. From my first event, I could tell this was a welcoming space where product people from all backgrounds could learn, share, and grow. That sense of belonging made me want to get involved and contribute to a growing community.
For me, volunteering at TPMA is all about community and connection. The diversity of people and ideas makes every event and project exciting, and working on the sponsorship team has been especially rewarding. Building partnerships with companies that believe in TPMA’s mission has given me a whole new appreciation for the work behind the scenes. I’m grateful to Aaron Mohammed, a brilliant mentor, and the TPMA team for trusting me.
There’s never a perfect time to volunteer — so just jump in! It’s incredibly rewarding, whether you’re brand new to product, exploring a career shift, or simply curious to meet others in the field. Your unique perspective brings value to the community. Volunteering at TPMA lets you learn alongside experienced product people, and lets you be part of a supportive community that makes your journey that much more wholesome.
Anita is a brand and digital marketer leading and executing successful national campaigns. Her expertise spans across, digital, creative and content strategy, with a focus on customer-centric insights and digital best practices. Anita crafts impactful campaigns that deliver unique, personalized experiences, using A/B testing and working towards CRO for landing pages. During her time as a Campaign Product Owner, it allowed her to be agile and quick to adapt in the planning and execution process, responding to change as new learnings or priorities shift. Beyond the office, Anita enjoys creating memories with her family, making slime with her daughters, sweet treat creations, reformer and yoga.
I was inspired to join the TPMA volunteer team because I was seeking a strong sense of community, enjoyed connecting with other people, and provided me the opportunity to work together with Barb Szreder who has been an inspiration in my professional career. The TPMA's reputation for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment was a major draw. I also wanted to deepen my understanding of product management beyond my current experience. Volunteering with the TPMA offers a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and gain insights into diverse product strategies and best practices.
Volunteering at TPMA is meaningful for me because, as the Volunteer Community Manager, I enjoy connecting talented individuals with each other and with product leaders. Seeing the spark when someone finds the right opportunity within our community is incredibly gratifying. Beyond my core responsibilities, I also find meaning in maximizing TPMA's reach and impact. Whether it's creating visually engaging infographics or developing KPI processes to measure volunteer success, I enjoy contributing to TPMA's growth and ensuring our volunteers have a positive and rewarding experience.
Volunteering can be an incredibly rewarding experience, connecting you with new people, broadening your perspective, and giving you a sense of purpose that goes beyond your day-to-day routine. Even in the smallest interactions, you can make a difference while also with the opportunity to learn new approaches in your professional development directly or transversal.
Mahak Gupta's career is a testament to her innovative spirit and strategic prowess. From a foundation in Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Mahak leaped into entrepreneurship, founding a consulting firm that thrived under her leadership. This experience paved her way to an MBA at Ivey Business School, enhancing her leadership skills and propelling her into product management. Now at TELUS, and as TPMA’s Marketing Content Lead, Mahak shapes compelling narratives that resonate widely. Beyond her professional ventures, she leads E-commhers Mentors, and in her downtime, enjoys baking, art, hiking and hot yoga.
Joining the TPMA team was driven by a blend of personal and professional goals. Engaging with expert product managers has advanced my industry knowledge and professional growth. Beyond keeping up with trends, refining my writing skills through TPMA's content initiatives has sharpened my ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, enhancing every aspect of my communication. Most fulfilling, however, is the chance to give back to a community that was pivotal in my career, enabling me to support others just as I was supported.
Being the Marketing Content Lead has been uniquely rewarding because it allows me to amplify the voices of our authors, transforming their complex narratives into clear, impactful messages. It’s incredibly gratifying to see an author's genuine voice shine through their refined work. Working alongside a team that’s as dedicated to innovative ideas and community growth as they are to delivering quality content lets us take creative risks.
If you’re considering volunteering, know that you’re entering a vibrant ecosystem rich with knowledge and experience. This is a prime opportunity to tap into the collective wisdom of peers who may be walking paths you aspire to follow. Embrace the dual roles of contributor and learner. You'll discover that volunteering not only empowers those around you but also catalyzes significant personal and professional development. Dive in with an open heart and mind, and the rewards will be immeasurable.
A.J. is a product owner at Bell Media, where he leads the delivery of core video solutions. He wrote a civics textbook with a friend, entitled Canadian Political Structure and Public Administration (2023), and, when he’s not reading, he walks everywhere and often.
Before I started in product, I directed communications for the RCMP member association amid their (now) successful unionization campaign. That experience taught me how the selfless efforts of a few can raise the quality of life for all. Joining the TPMA volunteer team is a chance to do right by that example while also helping to build a better community of practice.
Connecting with the many members of our community remains very meaningful to me—and volunteering is an accelerated way to do that—but, lately, leveraging those connections to introduce members to one another has taken that experience to a whole other level. Additionally, I am grateful for the opportunity to help launch a bursary in honour of TPMA founder Alan Armstrong. That will be very meaningful to all of us, the community he founded in 2001, and our (as-yet determined) inaugural recipient this Fall.
You are always welcome to reach out and help us refine a core competency or experiment with a new way to deliver value for our membership. As everyone in product knows, delivering the results you want to see means supporting your team and being willing to lead the charge.
Elena is a product designer currently working at the TMU's Microcredential unit, designing educational products. She also creates virtual simulation games for educational institutions across Ontario. Her specialties include UX, UI, and 3D design. When not designing, she freelances as a DJ, studies, and volunteers extensively.
As a former small business owner, I recognize the importance of aligning product design with business strategy. This led me to explore the field of product management further, which inspired me to join TPMA’s volunteer team. TPMA offers an excellent platform to connect with the local product community.
Volunteering allows me to make a tangible impact on the growth of the product management community in Toronto. I've had the chance to work with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
My advice would be: don't hesitate! Volunteering at TPMA is a rewarding experience that offers numerous benefits, both personally and professionally. It's a chance to give back to your community, learn from others, and expand your network.
Christian is a Digital Product Manager and Entrepreneur. As a Digital Product Manager, he enjoys creating delightful user experiences leveraging data insights, emerging technologies and design thinking while mediating among cross-functional teams. As an entrepreneur, he is the Founder and Creative Director of Omilia Visuals, a Creative Agency helping businesses and individuals tell stories improving positioning, reaching and attracting their target audience. Outside professional activities, he enjoys watching and playing soccer, appreciating creative art, and spending time in nature.
I wanted to be a part of a product community. The TPMA was organizing an event at the Schulich School of Business while I was a student, and I thought it was a great idea to help make that happen. It was a successful event with a large turnout and with lots of learnings, insightful conversations and brilliant connections. I thought it made sense to keep helping facilitate that experience.
It’s fulfilling that I’m a part of a large group of exceptional individuals who give their time and energy to ensure that Toronto product professionals are never short of community and resources that help in their professional careers.
Just do it! You can’t go wrong with taking an opportunity to be a part of something impactful while allowing yourself to learn, develop or hone a skill, and connect with like-minded professionals. I think it’s worth it.
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Justin is a Product Management student and growth hacker with experience leading teams to build products from ideation to launch in the FinTech space. Outside of his professional endeavours, he enjoys weightlifting, backpacking, and exploring new culinary delights in Toronto.
Originating from a non-tech educational background, I was inspired to join the TPMA volunteer team to immerse myself in Product Management and meet like-minded individuals who I can learn so much from.
Volunteering at an amazing community like TPMA can help you build that skillset and experience you need for the real world, all while being able to help build Toronto’s largest Product Community. Plus, you'll meet awesome people who help each other succeed professionally.
If you’re thinking about volunteering at TPMA, it’s a valuable experience that you should jump on. Offer your time and skills to help out with something you care about, but at the same time be willing to fail fast to learn from your mistakes.
Azman is a Product Manager with over 3 years of experience building products in the manufacturing & PR spaces. He grew up in India, then spent some time in the US before settling down in Toronto in 2022. When he's not working, you'll catch him doing Crossfit, discovering new ice cream joints in the city, and hanging out with family.
After I moved here, I was looking for ways to get involved with the product community in TO and meet new people in the space.
I initially joined TPMA with the intention of building connections. However, after volunteering for several events, I've come to realize that it's much more than that. I've met a diverse group of interesting professionals who have helped me in various ways. Volunteering has become a meaningful way for me to pay that forward.
Just go for it! You'll gain so much more from the experience than you expect.
Toronto Product Management Association (TPMA) is a community focused on development, growth and networking of Product professionals in the Greater Toronto Area.
