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Toastmasters 127

Club Growth Leadership

Club Growth Director

Muhammed Ashik, DTM

Club Growth Director

Some journeys begin with ambition.
Mine began with a single decision in April 2018, to become a better version of myself.

What I discovered in Toastmasters was far greater than public speaking. I discovered confidence with humility, leadership with empathy, and growth with purpose. Every speech, every role, and every meeting shaped me not only as a communicator, but as a listener, mentor, and leader.

Toastmasters transformed my professional life by sharpening my presentation and leadership skills, and enriched my personal life by teaching me patience, time management, and the power of meaningful human connection.

Today, as I step into the role of Club Growth Director for District 127, I carry one belief at the center of my vision:

“Growth is not about numbers. It is about people finding their voice, their confidence, and their place.”

Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership roles from Area Director to Division Director, becoming the Division B International Speech Contest Champion, and receiving the Outstanding Division Director Award in 2025. Yet, my greatest achievement has always been seeing members grow beyond what they believed possible.

My mission for District 127 is simple, to build clubs where people feel welcomed, valued, inspired, and empowered to stay. Because strong clubs create strong leaders, and strong leaders create lasting impact.

I truly believe in one motto:

“Let’s root for each other and watch each other grow.”

And together, we will not just grow District 127, we will make it thrive.

CGD Advisor

Vinod Panicker, DTM

CGD Advisor

Club Retention
ABU DHABI

TM Sana Ashraf

Club Retention Chair

TM Razia Khatoon

Club Membership Growth Lead

TM Rameez Sulaiman

Club Coach Committee Lead

Dubai

TM Anu Bafna

Club Retention Chair

TM Viktoria Chandrasekharan

Club Membership Growth Lead

Raji Nair, DTM

Club Coach Committee Lead

Northern Emirates

TM Betsy Raj

Club Retention Chair

TM Zahra Tamimi

Club Membership Growth Lead

TM Havovi Bhamgara

Club Coach Committee Lead

Club Extension
ABU DHABI

Nader Mohammed Lardhi, DTM

Club Extension Chair

TM Hadi Abdulla Ali AlHashmi

Club Extension Committee Lead

Dubai

TM Sangita Mishra

Club Extension Chair

TM Manpreet Kaur

Club Extension Committee Lead

TM Dr. Juliet Nelson

Club Sponsor Committee Lead

Northern Emirates

David Isaac, DTM

Club Extension Chair

Nimmi Shibu, DTM

Club Extension Committee Lead

Rejees Choolayil, DTM

Club Sponsor Committee Lead

TM Abdalla Mohamed Abdalla Alnuaimi

Club Extension Coordinator

Club New Source Research
ABU DHABI

TM Jethroefel Esposo Ramboyong

Club New Source Research Chair

TM Glen Abillon Guinto

Club New Source Research Lead

Club Quality

TM Sujata Mukherjee

Club Quality Chair

Club Marketing Strategy

TM Rasheed Palliyalil

Club Marketing Strategy Chair

Club Awards & Analytics

TM Anaouli Desai Pancholi

Club Awards Lead

TM Sahra Mohamoud Ismail

Club Analytics Lead

Club Marketing & Public Relations

TM Janica Pauline N. Oquendo

MARKETING

TM Faby Francis

MARKETING

TM Mansoor Ammad

MARKETING

TM Jannah Jamshid

MARKETING

TM Sanjana Gaund

MARKETING

TM Snigdha Mukhija

MARKETING