MISSION STATEMENT FOR JETAA CHICAGO
JET Alumni Association of Chicago is a nonprofit organization open to current and past participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. JETAA Chicago serves as a support network and resource for JET Alumni living in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. JETAA Chicago has a diverse membership of more than 600 people, all with the shared experience of living and working in Japan on the JET Program.
JETAA Chicago’s mission is:
- to provide a social and professional network for JET alumni;
- to support the JET Program (promoting, recruiting, interviewing and preparing);
- to serve as a resource for alumni seeking Japan-related education and employment opportunities;
- to promote Japan and its culture in our community.
JETAA Chicago is committed to working with partners such as the Japan Information Center (JIC), the Japan America Society of Chicago and the Japan America Service Committee. In addition to our activities in the Chicago-area, we have subchapters serving Indiana and Wisconsin.
JETAA CHICAGO CHAPTER OFFICERS
- President – Rob Corder (Email Me)
- Vice President – Steve Sundstrom (Email Me)
- Secretary – Shannon Copp (Email Me)
- Treasurer – Tom Osugi (Email Me)
- Events and Outreach Coordinator – Elizabeth Gordon (Email Me)
- Social Chair/Activities Coordinator and Jobs Coordinator – Daniel Martin (Email Me)
- Publicist – Jessie Spooner (Email Me)
- Technology Chair – (currently open, inquire to apply)
