Prerna Ramachandra

Product at Slack

Prerna Ramachandra is a Senior Product Manager at Slack, focusing on design systems and accessibility. She has been instrumental in integrating accessibility into Slack's product development processes since she joined the company in August 2020. Her work emphasizes creating inclusive products that cater to users with disabilities, ensuring that accessibility is a core part of the design lifecycle rather than an afterthought.1 2

Professional Background

Current Role: Senior Product Manager at Slack (August 2020 - June 2023)
Previous Experience:
- Product Manager at The Washington Post (May 2019 - August 2020)
- Technical Product Manager at NGP VAN (April 2016 - September 2018)
- Product Manager at Intuit (April 2015 - April 2016)

Ramachandra has a strong commitment to improving user equity and usability within technology. She has developed new standards for accessibility at Slack, which include comprehensive training programs for employees to ensure they understand the importance of accessibility testing and design.2 3

Educational Background

Prerna graduated from Princeton University, where she cultivated her interests in technology and storytelling, leading her to a career that merges both fields.3 4

Personal Philosophy

Ramachandra believes in leading design with empathy and fostering an inclusive design philosophy. This includes engaging with diverse user groups for feedback and ensuring that accessibility considerations are embedded from the start of product development.1 2

Current Endeavors

As of July 2023, Prerna transitioned to a new role as Principal Product Manager at Yahoo Creators, where she continues to focus on empowering creators and enhancing digital platforms.3

Her passion for making technology accessible reflects her broader commitment to social impact through tech innovation.