Board Election Candidates

Nominees for the TPMA Board of Directors

Each nominee has provided a video and a short reason on why they should be elected. Read each below and cast your vote by logging into your account.

Alok Dukle

Technology (Product Manager) at Blue Fysh, Director at Intelisa

Alok Dukle

Bio

Alok Dukle is a Toronto-based product and technology leader with 15+ years of experience across B2B SaaS, enterprise technology, retail tech, and cloud infrastructure.

He currently leads product at Blue Fysh, delivering centralized contact centre and B2B field management CRM solutions for field and equipment operations. He also serves as Director of Intelisa, a cloud-based Vertical SaaS platform he founded and scaled from 0 to 500+ enterprise customers across 10 countries.

Earlier in his career, Alok held product and technology leadership roles at Mahindra Retail, managing CRM, POS, and loyalty platforms across 200+ stores and 1M+ members, and at Amdocs, delivering order management systems for global telcos. At Mahindra Partners, the venture capital and incubation arm of a large conglomerate, he supported portfolio company management and early-stage product and technology initiatives.

Alok holds an MBA and a B.Eng in Computer Engineering. Beyond work, he is an avid chess player, guitarist, and vocalist, and stays close to the technology landscape through podcasts and journals.

He is currently standing for the TPMA Board, seeking to serve in the Leadership Events portfolio, with a focus on bringing senior practitioners, educational institutions, and corporates together around programming that advances Toronto's product ecosystem.

Why I'd Like To Serve

I'm drawn to the Leadership Events portfolio because bringing senior practitioners together around meaningful content is one of the highest-leverage things a community like TPMA can do.
The PM discipline is undergoing a real shift. AI is changing how products are built, how teams are structured, and what great product leadership looks like. PMs need to get equipped, get their hands dirty with new tools, and hear from leaders navigating this in real time. That shift is also an opportunity: to build a product community in Toronto that is cutting-edge, differentiated, and second to none.
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I'm a natural networker and community builder, and I'd bring that to bear in connecting senior product leaders, educational institutions, corporates, and emerging PMs. My focus would be on curating spaces, physical and digital, where ideas and real-world innovations are exchanged, and where the broader TPMA membership gets access to thinking that is current, practical, and genuinely valuable.
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A community built around that quality of programming is also well positioned to attract corporate sponsors, and actively pitching and building those relationships is something I’d actively pursue, as it would directly impact the continued growth and scale of the community.

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Andrew Williams

CEO @ TPMA, Co-founder of Enough

Current Board Member: Running For Re-Election

Andrew Williams

Bio

As a TPMA board member:

Three years on the TPMA board building the association as events chair (2 years) and CEO (1 year).
As CEO, I led the largest expansion of programming in TPMA's history, more than 30 events and two mentorship cohorts, a conference, and more in a single year, beyond anything in the organization's 25+ year history.
Developed new governance processes to help the organization scale, including hiring TPMA's first contract staff to support events and mentorship, and establishing new subcommittees to share the load across the board.
Led the creation of the Toronto Product Conference, which sold out in its first year and brought over 400 product managers together.
Oversaw the integration of ProductTO into the TPMA suite of events.
Drove the largest single-year growth in revenue in TPMA history, exceeding the prior three years combined.

Outside TPMA:

Co-founder of Enough, a mental health tech startup building products that help people develop a healthier relationship with technology.
Former Director of Product in the ad-tech and agency world.
Founder of multiple companies, including education and event startups.

Why I'd Like To Serve

I believe the TPMA can become the most impactful product community in Canada, and the growth we have seen (225% revenue growth in the past year alone), is a fraction of the potential. I want to keep building on that.

Specifically, I want to develop Toronto Product Con into one of the best product conferences in the world, deepen our events and mentorship programs so more people can connect and advance their careers, and experiment with regional meet-ups that bring the community closer together. We are only starting to scratch the surface with what's possible with our community.

I also want to keep maturing how TPMA governs itself so the board sets direction and our growing team of contractors and volunteers carries execution, building an organization that outlasts any single person in any single role.

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Cassandra Pennant

Senior Manager, Digital Money Management and Innovation | BMO

Cassandra Pennant

Bio

Cassandra Pennant is a Toronto‑based digital product leader with a proven record of delivering innovative, customer‑centric solutions across financial services, loyalty, and energy. Her career includes product roles at Suncor / Petro‑Canada, where she contributed to digital transformation in the Oil & Gas sector, and at Airmiles, supporting loyalty experiences that reached millions of Canadians. She later advanced into financial services, leading cross‑functional initiatives that helped shape award‑winning digital experiences, including My Financial Progress, recognized by The Digital Banker for Best Goal‑Based Planning & Portfolio Personalization CX in 2026.

Cassandra is deeply committed to strengthening the product community. She serves as Volunteer Community Manager for the Toronto Product Management Association, leading volunteer recruitment, engagement, and experience design. She is also an Organizer for the 2026 TPMA ProductCon, helping deliver one of Toronto's most impactful product events through volunteer coordination, programming support, and collaboration with product leaders across Canada.

Beyond her product work, Cassandra is passionate about mentorship and inclusion. She actively supports emerging talent through BMO Alliance for Women, helping women across the organization grow their confidence, leadership skills, and career pathways.

Cassandra is currently completing her EMBA in AI and Innovation Leadership, alongside certifications in Scrum, Azure AI Fundamentals, and UX Design.

Why I'd Like To Serve

In my role as the current TPMA Volunteer Community Manager, I’ve focused on creating a more engaged, supported volunteer network. I’ve seen how strong volunteer operations directly improve the member experience, and I want to bring that lens to the Board level.I also see an opportunity to strengthen TPMA’s sustainability by exploring tiered membership options that create new revenue streams while offering differentiated value.I’m committed to helping TPMA grow with clarity, care, and long‑term vision.

I will contribute to TPMA’s growth by elevating the member experience, strengthening our operational capacity, and building more collaboration with product communities across Canada. TPMA has a strong foundation, and I want to help us scale in a way that feels intentional, connected, and aligned with what product professionals need today.

Over the past few years, I’ve provided formal mentorship with various organizations, helping people navigate career transitions, build confidence, and find community. That experience has shown me the importance of investing time into others and how much impacts everyone.

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Joanna Leung

AI Ops Product Manager, Pragmatico

Joanna Leung

Bio

Joanna Leung is a product leader, entrepreneur, and AI practitioner with 15+ years of experience across marketing, digital product management, and technology innovation. Over the past eight years, she has built and scaled products across HRTech, EdTech, eCommerce, creator economy, and SaaS, helping organizations turn emerging technologies into practical business outcomes.

Joanna has led product strategy and execution across startups and global enterprises, including Rogers, Vyond, Stan, and Next Generation Manufacturing Canada. Most recently, she led the development of an AI-native workforce intelligence platform adopted by 230 companies in its first three months and secured $1.5M in funding. Her work focuses on identifying scalable opportunities, driving organizational change, and helping teams navigate complexity through data-driven decisions.

Joanna has served on the Board of Rendezvous Child Care Centre since 2021 and is an active TPMA member as both a mentor and mentee.

Why I'd Like To Serve

The PM role is at an inflection point. AI is no longer a trend to watch. It is changing how products are built, how teams operate, and what skills PMs need to stay relevant. Most PMs are navigating this without a clear path forward. I want to build that path inside TPMA.
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I bring two things this board specifically needs.

First, marketing. TPMA is looking for someone to lead its marketing portfolio. I have 8 years of marketing experience before transitioning into product management. I understand strategy and I know how to execute. I bring the perspective of both a practicing marketer and a product manager. That combination means I can build the storytelling and community strategy TPMA needs, and roll up my sleeves to make it happen.

Second, AI expertise. My day job is helping medium-sized businesses adopt AI to drive operational efficiency. I want to bring that directly into TPMA's programming. Practical events and knowledge-building sessions that help Canadian PMs build AI fluency, develop the skills to build with AI, and stay globally competitive.

TPMA runs on volunteers. The gap between good intentions and real impact is execution and ownership. I have both.

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Joyce Liu

Treasurer, TPMA + Product Manager, Vena Solutions

Current Board Member: Running For Re-Election

Joyce Liu

Bio

I have served as TPMA’s Treasurer for the past two years, helping guide the organization through the strongest period of financial growth in its history. During that time, TPMA has significantly expanded its programs, increased revenue, strengthened its financial position, and built a solid foundation for future growth.

By day, I am a product manager at Vena Solutions and I bring a passion for numbers. Early in my career, I worked on accounting software for the construction industry and became a certified financial and analytics user of NetSuite. Outside of my product work, I support small businesses as a part-time bookkeeper and tax preparer.

As Treasurer, I have focused on building the financial systems, controls, and processes needed to support a growing organization. From strengthening accounting practices and financial safeguards to improving reporting and planning, I have worked to ensure TPMA remains financially sustainable while continuing to invest in programs that create meaningful value for our community. I am proud to help steward the organization’s resources and support its mission of helping product professionals learn, grow, and connect.

Why I'd Like To Serve

Over the past two years, serving as Treasurer has given me the opportunity to contribute to an organization that plays an important role in the growth and success of product professionals across the Greater Toronto Area. I’ve seen firsthand the impact TPMA has on helping people build skills, navigate career transitions, and develop meaningful connections within the product community.

I want to continue serving because I believe strong organizations need strong foundations. As TPMA continues to grow its programs, membership, and reach, it is important that we maintain the financial discipline, governance, and operational safeguards that allow us to scale responsibly. I am motivated by the opportunity to help ensure TPMA remains financially sustainable while investing in initiatives that create real value for our members.

I am proud of the progress we have made over the past two years and excited about the next stage of growth. I look forward to continuing to support the board, strengthen our financial operations, and help TPMA deliver an even greater impact for the product community.

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Prasanna Jeyakumar

Independent Product Consultant

Prasanna Jeyakumar

Bio

Prasanna Jeyakumar brings over 20 years of experience across the product lifecycle as a senior Independent Product Consultant. He drives complex product strategies, navigates market sizing, and bridges technical precision with corporate goals to secure long-term client trust through the "tough ride" of execution.

Since arriving in Canada in 2016, Prasanna has maintained a consistent pulse on the Toronto tech ecosystem. He now transitions from observer to architect by spearheading regional expansion into the high-density talent hubs of Mississauga and Brampton. His vision transforms the TPMA from a traditional networking association into an active career engine through high-impact initiatives like product idea incubators and innovator funds, modeled after elite global benchmarks like Seattle.

A capable communicator and proven speaker, Prasanna frequently aligns diverse interests across large stakeholder meetings and SMB forums. He applies a disciplined "product mindset" to his volunteer service—treating community growth, digital frameworks, and operational excellence with the same rigor as a mission-critical product launch. Prasanna stands ready to scale the association's impact and ensure the entire GTA remains a global gold standard for product excellence.

Why I'd Like To Serve

Benchmarking: Raising TPMA's operational and content quality to match top-tier global groups (e.g., Seattle).

Member ROI: Shifting the focus from "attending events" to "career movement" and active incubation of member ideas.

Advocacy & Evangelism: Taking the "Product Discipline" on the road to educate organizations and increase the value of a PM's seat at the table.

Regional Integration: Formalizing the Western GTA (Mississauga/Brampton) as a core pillar of the association’s strength.

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Rhythem Raswant

Workshop Lead, TPMA + Senior Product Manager, Advantage Group International

Current Board Member: Running For Re-Election

Rhythem Raswant

Bio

I have served on the TPMA Board for more than six years and currently lead the Education portfolio. During that time, I helped launch and grow the Alan Armstrong Bursary program, formalized workshop programming into a repeatable offering, and delivered more than ten workshops covering core product management topics. These programs consistently attracted strong attendance and engagement, with many sessions selling out. Beyond Education, I have contributed across events, member experience, and content initiatives, giving me a broad understanding of how TPMA creates value for the community and how we can continue to grow sustainably.

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Why I'd Like To Serve

For the past six years, TPMA has been one of the most meaningful ways I’ve been able to contribute to the product community and help members grow in their careers. As the current Education lead, I’ve had the opportunity to build and expand programs that create real value for our members. I believe strongly that TPMA should be more than a place for networking and conversation. It should be a place where people gain practical skills, advance their careers, and build lasting connections. I’m motivated to continue strengthening our educational offerings and helping TPMA scale its impact while maintaining the quality and accessibility that members expect.

‍What would you like to accomplish in the next term?

‍My focus would be on expanding TPMA’s educational programming through more structured and repeatable workshop offerings. I want to increase the number of hands-on learning opportunities available to members, particularly around emerging topics such as AI and its practical application in product management. I want to create a platform where community members can learn as well as come forward to share their experiences and ideas. I would also like to continue growing the Alan Armstrong Bursary program so more members can access professional development opportunities regardless of financial circumstances. Above all, I want our programs to remain practical, actionable, and designed to help members achieve measurable outcomes in their careers.

Suchitra Iyer

Senior Manager, Product, Scotiabank

Suchitra Iyer

Bio

I am a Software-engineer turned Marketer turned Product Manager. I believe that careers, much like life, are built through communities, not alone.

Over the past 10 years, I've worked across hardware, software, data, and platform products in organizations of all sizes across industries including FinTech, Heavy Equipment, and Natural Gas across John Deere, Capital One, Jana, and Scotiabank. I've witnessed the evolution of Product Management firsthand, from the early days of Agile project management to today's product-led growth models.

My own journey has included career pivots, moving countries, and rediscovering meaningful work. Through each transition, mentorship and community anchored my growth, inspiring my passion for helping others. I've found fulfilment in leading women's ERGs, mentoring aspiring PMs and tech innovators, and speaking at university panels to inspire the next generation of product leaders.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring behavioral psychology, storytelling, and building community-driven side projects, especially for elder care.

What inspires me most about TPMA is its inclusiveness, creating opportunities not only for experienced PMs, but also for aspiring PMs. I'm excited to help grow that impact as a board member through social media storytelling and stronger partnerships with student and startup communities.

For me, Product Leadership isn't just about building great products, but also about building communities and opportunities for everyone to thrive.

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Why I'd Like To Serve

Having been part of several product communities across Toronto including Product Therapy, BrainStation, and various PM meetups, what stands out most to me about TPMA is its accessibility and inclusiveness. Many professional communities naturally cater toward experienced Product Managers, but TPMA creates space not only for seasoned PMs, but also for aspiring and transitioning professionals trying to find their footing in the industry. I believe that is a unique strength and a value proposition worth doubling down on.

One area I’d be excited to contribute to is expanding TPMA’s reach and visibility through stronger community storytelling and social engagement. In my previous experience as Communications Lead for a Women’s ERG, I worked on initiatives centered around advocacy, storytelling, and increasing participation. I’d love to bring that experience into TPMA by helping create more community-driven content, sharing insights from events, spotlighting member journeys, facilitating PM book discussions, product teardowns, and career conversations that make Product feel approachable and engaging.

I also see exciting opportunities to strengthen collaboration with colleges and universities, where many students are eager to learn about Product Management but lack direct access to mentors, practitioners, internships, and real-world exposure.

Similarly, there is strong potential for partnerships with startup communities that are constantly looking for curious and driven talent to help build prototypes, experiment quickly, and bring ideas to market faster. Creating those bridges could provide valuable hands-on experience for students and aspiring PMs while supporting the broader startup ecosystem.

Additionally, I’d love to explore more niche communities within TPMA such as Neurodiversity in Product Management or Startup Product Management to create smaller spaces where members can connect more deeply through shared experiences and challenges.

Ultimately, the kind of growth I hope to bring is community growth, helping more people feel welcomed, supported, represented, and inspired to contribute.

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Meet Your TPMA Board Nominees

Nominees for the TPMA Board of Directors

Alok Dukle

Andrew Williams

Cassandra Pennant

Joanna Leung

Joyce Liu

Prasanna Jeyakumar

Rhythem Raswant

Suchitra Iyer