🚀 Introducing the First-Ever JA Canada Alumni Association Executive Team 🌍

We are excited and proud to spotlight the first-ever JA Canada Alumni Association Executive Team, part of the Alumni Leaders Academy Global (ALAG) led by JA Worldwide's Alumni Community Manager, Dana Khairallah.

All executives have a strong history of volunteer engagement with JA Canada as dedicated members of the JA Canada Youth Advisory Council. They continue to serve on the Council alongside their responsibilities on the JA Canada Alumni Association Executive Team. Together, they represent locations across the country, including JA Northern Alberta, JA British Columbia, and JA Central Ontario.

🌱 From Momentum to Structure

Launching in the fall of 2025, the JA Canada has been busy:

• Creating governance, resources, and toolkits for the network
• Connecting with alumni and amplifying our launch through social activation (follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!)
• Launched our first ever newsletter
• Recruited and built this team

At the heart of this journey is a “driven by alumni, for alumni” philosophy, grounding every decision in authentic, lived experience. This approach has ensured that our work remains deeply relevant, community-led, and aligned with the evolving needs and voices of alumni themselves.

🤝 Meet the Leaders

The JA Canada Alumni Association Executive Team brings together a diverse group of leaders working alongside the Alumni and Youth Engagement Coordinator of JA Canada, Rachel Bruce, driving strategy, collaboration, and innovation across the network. JA Canada operates through 15 locations across Canada, and this team supports local charter and national alumni activities.

• Maya Bezubiak, President | JA Northern Alberta Alumna

Maya is a business student, entrepreneur, and a dedicated leader. As President, she supports the network’s strategic direction, strengthen alumni connections across Canada, and works alongside an incredible executive team to build meaningful opportunities for JA alumni!

Connect with Maya here.

• Marsten Sequeira, Vice President | JA BC Alumnus

Marsten is an economics student and at the heart of everything he does, is a passion for bridging numbers and strategy. As the Vice President of the JA Canada Alumni Association, Marsten is dedicated to continuing JA’s mission: to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

Connect with Marsten here.

• Mikaila Cober, VP Communication | JA Central Ontario Alumna

Mikaila is a communications professional and has been part of the JA community for over 8 years. As the VP of Communications for the JA Canada Alumni Association, Mikaila is in charge of ensuring that Canadian alumni and our global community are informed about what is going on in the JA community (and the first ever newsletter!)

Connect with Mikaila here.

• Cainwyn Clark, VP Events | JA Northern Alberta Alumnus

Cainwyn is a commerce student with a global perspective. He brings his experience attending (and pitching at) the JA Worldwide Alumni Summit in Portugal! As the VP Events of the JA Canada Alumni Association, Cainwyn is the creator and leader of our upcoming events!

Connect with Cainwyn here.

• Sofia Lopez, VP Community & Experiences | JA BC Alumna

Sofia Lopez is a Political Science student with professional experience in marketing,

community leadership, and financial empowerment initiatives. As the VP Community & Experiences of the JA Canada Alumni Association, Sofia is excited to build a strong national community with meaningful networking, connection, and opportunities.

Connect with Sofia here.

✨ Looking Ahead

As the Canadian alumni network grows, the focus remains on cultivating an empowered, connected community. They have already hosted their first event in March this year, “Meet the JA Canada Alumni Executive Team!” They look forward to hosting other events (such as bootcamps) and creating exciting opportunities for alumni across the nation. In stepping into their roles, these leaders aim to build a community that provides alumni with continued learning experiences, networking opportunities, and the ability to remain connected with JA!