2026 JETAA Chicago Election Results

Thank you to all who cast a vote in our officer elections! Our community is stronger when more voices are heard, so your presence is appreciated!

We are proud to present your 2026-2027 Leadership Team:

Gabriel Coronado, President

Lara Espinoza, Vice President

Alexis Palmer, Marketing Lead

Adrianna Cruz, Wisconsin Subchapter Representative

Congratulations to you all!

We would also like to express our appreciation for Amber Jackson, Sara Brown and Joe Palermo, who will be stepping down from their roles. Thank you all for your valuable years of service and excellent contributions to JETAA Chicago! We wish you all the best with your next steps!

We still have open positions on our leadership team! If you are interested in learning more about the leadership team, what we do in our local community, and how you can be involved, please contact us here!

Job Opening: Administrative Assistant to the Consul-General with the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago

This job opportunity was obtained courtesy of JETwit Jobs.

Job Position: Administrative Assistant to the Consul-General

Organization: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago

Salary/Hourly Rate: The minimum monthly base salary for this position is between $3,800 and $4,000. Depending on experience, the salary may increase beyond this range.

Where: Chicago, IL

Visa Sponsorship: No

Description:

The Consulate-General of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Consul-General. Please see the job posting for details.

Apply at: https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101012291.pdf

2026 Kansougeikai!

JETAA Chicago's next chapter begins on April 1st, and to celebrate the transition, we are hosting our annual virtual Kansougeikai! A combination of a Kangeikai (welcome party) and a Soubetsukai (goodbye party), our Kansougeikai will take place on Monday, April 6th immediately following our Open Board Meeting, which starts at 6:30 pm CST. Attendees are welcome to join for both the Open Board Meeting and the Kansougeikai, or one or the other!

We hope you'll join us for fun community-building, games & chatting as we kick off the next 12 months with a bang!

Sign up here!

This event is for alumni only.

Questions? Contact us at info@jetaachicago.com