Board of Directors
President
Alex Letona
alex.letona@pmi-ctt.org
Alex Letona, President, is is responsible for leading the creation and development of the overall vision and strategy execution of the PMI-CTT chapter and is jointly accountable with the Board of Directors for its oversight
Prior to assuming this position, Mr. Letona held the positions of Director of Events, Communications Manager, and, most recently, VP, Web Administration. As VP, he managed a team of four which developed and maintained the chapter’s information technology needs. Under Mr. Letona’s leadership, the chapter’s website underwent a complete redesign and email migration, among other initiatives. He also actively participated in Chapter Leadership team meetings and contributed to the annual strategic plan. He achieved his Project Management Professional (PMP) designation in 2015 and has been volunteering with PMI-CTT since 2013.
Mr. Letona is a Senior Program Manager at Regional Medical Associates where he currently leading the Transformation Program.
Mr. Letona graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Computer Science College and Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala. Mr. Letona, his wife, and two sons live in Cambridge, Ontario.
Director, Governance and Finance President-Elect
Kateryna Ivanchuk
kateryna.ivanchuk@pmi-ctt.org
Kateryna Ivanchuk, Director of Governance and Finance, is responsible for guiding the Chapter's governance framework and overseeing its financial stewardship. She works to ensure that the Chapter operates with transparency and accountability, safeguarding the resources that allow PMI-CTT to create lasting value for its members.
Kateryna began volunteering with PMI-CTT in 2022 as part of the Professional Development portfolio, where she contributed to the growth of the Mentoring Program and drove new approaches to enhance member engagement. She later served as Acting Director of Governance and Membership before being elected to the Board in 2025.
Kateryna holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) credentials, along with the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification.
Outside of PMI-CTT, Kateryna is a full-time professor and Program Coordinator for the IT Project Management program at Conestoga College, where she teaches future project leaders how to manage complex IT initiatives using both Agile and traditional approaches. She has over 14 years of combined experience in academia and corporate roles, including Learning & Development leadership and IT project management.
Kateryna holds a PhD in Business Economics and Management. Beyond work and volunteering, Kateryna loves baking, exploring new places, and enjoying time with her family.
Director, Events
Will Wroblewski
will.wroblewski@pmi-ctt.org
Will Wroblewski serves as Director, Events for the PMI-CTT Chapter, where he leads the
planning and execution of the chapter’s annual calendar—including workshops, webinars,
networking sessions, and the flagship PMI-CTT Symposium.
Will began volunteering with PMI-CTT in October 2022 as Event Manager, where he played a
pivotal role in organizing and delivering high-impact chapter events. His responsibilities included
venue coordination, catering, AV setup, registration management, and volunteer engagement.
In 2024, he was appointed Vice President of Events, and in September 2025, he was elected to
the Board of Directors.
A PMI member since 2013, Will earned his Project Management Professional (PMP®)
certification in 2015 and holds the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) designation
since 2018.
Professionally, Will joined Conestoga College in February 2023 and brings over 15 years of
project management experience in the IT Industry across IT infrastructure, Software
development, Change Management, IT Service Management, Data Operations and Business
Analysis. He spent more than a decade working on global initiatives at IBM Global within the
Chief Transformation Office.
Will holds an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration – Financial Planning and a Diploma
in Web Design & e-Commerce. He resides in Kitchener, Ontario with his family.
Director, Communication and Marketing
Max Xu
max.xu@pmi-ctt.org
Max Xu, Director, Communication and Marketing, is responsible for all chapter communications activities including social media, newsletters, sponsorship, etc. This role reports directly to the President of the Board.
Max is a dedicated professional and leader who has made significant contributions to the PMI - CTT chapter. He began his journey with the chapter in 2010, serving as the Website Administrator before taking on the role of Content Manager in 2019. Throughout his tenure, Max has showcased his versatility by transitioning through various positions within the chapter, such as Communications Manager, Interim VP of Social Media, and his current role as VP of Content Management.
In his current capacity, Max spearheads the content management team at PMI-CTT, overseeing the delivery of monthly newsletters and on-demand e-blasts. His strategic vision and strong leadership have played a crucial role in enhancing communication and engagement within the chapter.
Outside of his involvement with PMI-CTT, Max brings over two decades of experience in the financial industry to his role as a manager at a prominent financial institution in Toronto. With a solid educational background, including an MBA from McMaster University, Max is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of the finance sector.
Mr. Xu holds a Masters of Software Engineering and lives with his family in Kitchener, Ontario.
Director of Special Programs
Tomoko King
tomoko.king@pmi-ctt.org
Tomoko King, Director of Special Programs, is responsible for the Chapter's special programs including PMO revitalization, PMIEF future involvement planning, and Strategic Relations, building partnerships in the community that align with PMI-CTT’s strategic priorities.
Prior to assuming this position, Tomoko served as VP, PMO since February 2025, leading the Chapter’s annual strategic planning process. A certified PMP and a PMI-CTT member since 2002, she also served on the Board between 2013 and 2018, as Chief Community Relations Officer and Director of Marketing, overseeing portfolios including Membership, Volunteers, Community Outreach, and Marketing.
Tomoko is passionate about applying her Japan-Canada bicultural background and 15+ years at Toyota to strengthen cultural and operational alignment in organizations. She has implemented Toyota-rooted principles and frameworks across municipal government, healthcare, non-profits, and higher education, demonstrating their value beyond manufacturing. To advance this mission, she recently launched an independent consulting practice that helps multicultural and diverse organizations improve cultural competency, operational excellence, and global scalability through advisory, consulting, coaching, and workshops.
She has been applying these practices in her volunteer work within PMI-CTT and is eager to further contribute to strengthening the Chapter’s operations, stability and growth.
Tomoko holds an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and certifications, including Toyota Hoshin Kanri Master Trainer, Post-Secondary Teaching Certificate, and Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. She lives in Guelph, Ontario, with her husband and two sons, and enjoys golfing, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
Director, Professional Development
Vanessa Perez Yepes
vanessa.yepes@pmi-ctt.org
As a Project Specialist at Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, Vanessa focuses on driving operational efficiency and supporting high-impact community initiatives. Working within the operations department, her work centers on building vital supportive structures that empower our team to carry out its mission effectively. Drawing on a strong background in agile project management, she frequently leverages frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban to address complex operational challenges. Vanessa specializes in translating organizational needs into clear, collaborative, and actionable workflows.
Vanessa’s dedication to structured leadership and community engagement extends directly to my journey with PMI Canada’s Technology Triangle (PMI-CTT) chapter. Vanessa began her volunteer path with the chapter as Education Manager, where she focused on enhancing learning opportunities for our community. That work led to a promotion to VP of Certification, where she helped peers navigate their professional development and achieve key milestones, and now she leads the Professional Development portfolio as Director. Through each stage of this journey, she remains deeply committed to strengthening our regional network of project leaders and contributing to the chapter's growth.
Outside of managing projects and supporting chapter initiatives, Vanessa brings that same enthusiasm into her personal life. To stay active and energized, she loves practicing kickboxing, while designing hand crafts gives her a creative, hands-on outlet to unwind. Above all, she treasures spending quality time and travelling with her family and husband. Whether tackling a new professional challenge, crafting, or exploring new places, Vanessa brings curiosity, grounded energy, and a dedication to making a meaningful impact.
Director, Membership and Data Analytics
Pansy Ahmed
pansy.ahmed@pmi-ctt.org
Pansy Ahmed, Director of Governance, Volunteer Management, and Data Analytics, supports PMI-CTT in strengthening governance practices, enhancing the volunteer experience, and using data and insights to support informed decision-making and sustainable Chapter growth.
Pansy has been an active PMI-CTT volunteer since 2023, initially supporting the Events portfolio as a Speaker Manager and later contributing to the Chapter’s Mentorship Program. Her volunteer journey reflects her interest in building strong professional communities, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping organizations translate strategy into practical outcomes.
Professionally, Pansy is a senior business analysis, project/program management, and organizational change professional with more than 15 years of experience supporting complex transformation initiatives across higher education, public-sector, and enterprise environments. Her experience spans business and process transformation, stakeholder engagement, governance, change enablement, technology implementation, and data-informed decision-making. She holds a Master of Data Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, along with PMP, CBAP, and CCMP certifications.
Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Pansy enjoys spending time with her family, painting, walking and discovering new places, and continually exploring opportunities to learn and contribute to her community.
Director, Volunteer Management
Faith Ogumka
faith.ogumka@pmi-ctt.org
Faith has a background in Finance and Accounting, with extensive professional experience spanning banking, media, retail, customer relations, and project delivery. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), she is passionate about bringing people, processes, and priorities together to create meaningful and measurable outcomes.
Her journey with PMI-CTT began as a mentee, where she experienced firsthand the power of mentorship and community. Inspired to give back, she raised her hand to serve, later becoming Board Executive Assistant and serving within Volunteer Management before stepping into her current role as Director, Volunteer Management.
At the heart of her leadership is a simple belief: people are the heart of every organization. She is passionate about building strong volunteer communities where people feel seen, heard, connected, appreciated, and empowered to contribute.
Outside of work and volunteering, Faith enjoys cooking, organizing and decorating spaces, makeup and fashion, travelling, and spending quality time with family and friends. She also enjoys meaningful conversations and spending time with seniors listening to their stories and the wisdom gathered through their life experiences.
Director, Technology
Saud Ahmed
saud.ahmed@pmi-ctt.org
Saud Ahmed leads PMI-CTT’s technology strategy and supports the Chapter’s technology platforms, tools, and digital capabilities.
Saud has been a member of PMI-CTT since 2021 and has served as the Chapter’s VP of Technology since 2021. During this time, he has worked with Chapter leadership and volunteers to strengthen the Chapter’s technology capabilities and enhance its operations and volunteer experience.
Professionally, Saud is a Senior Project Manager, IT at Brink’s, with 18 years of IT experience across the private and public sectors. His experience spans technology delivery, portfolio governance, infrastructure and cloud transformation, enterprise applications, and organizational change. As part of Brink’s Global IT PMO, he supports enterprise portfolio oversight and PMO transformation, with a focus on strategy, governance, process improvement, and technology delivery across North America. Prior to Brink’s, Saud was a Senior Project Manager at the University of Guelph, where he delivered and supported technology and PMO transformation initiatives.
Saud holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management from Toronto Metropolitan University and certifications including PMP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, and ITIL. His technical background, combined with extensive project and portfolio leadership experience, provides a strong foundation for his approach to technology strategy, transformation, and delivery. Saud lives in London, Ontario, with his family and enjoys traveling, exploring technology, and continuing to learn.






