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.
Vinod Panicker, DTM
CGD Advisor
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
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
ABU DHABI
TM Jethroefel Esposo Ramboyong
Club New Source Research Chair
TM Glen Abillon Guinto
Club New Source Research Lead
TM Sujata Mukherjee
Club Quality Chair
TM Rasheed Palliyalil
Club Marketing Strategy Chair
TM Anaouli Desai Pancholi
Club Awards Lead
TM Sahra Mohamoud Ismail
Club Analytics Lead
TM Janica Pauline N. Oquendo
MARKETING
TM Faby Francis
MARKETING
TM Mansoor Ammad
MARKETING
TM Jannah Jamshid
MARKETING
TM Sanjana Gaund
MARKETING
