2025 JETAA Chicago Election Results

Thank you to all who attended our March Open Board Meeting, cast your vote in our officer elections, or ran for a position. Our community is stronger when more voices are heard, so your presence is appreciated!

We are proud to present your 2025-2026 Leadership Team:

Gabriel Coronado, President

Lara Espinoza, Vice President

Sara Brown, Secretary

Amber Jackson, Treasurer

Alexis Palmer, Marketing Lead

Joe Palermo, Networking Lead

Congratulations to you all!

We appreciate the hard work of everyone who served in 2024 and we look forward to an exciting 2025 and beyond! Keep an eye out for the Save the Date for our annual KanSouGeiKai, a celebration of the change from one year to another!

And 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!

March Adult Cooking Class with the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC)

The JASC has had a few cancellations for their sold-out cooking class on Saturday, March 15th, 4:30-7 pm CST. If you're interested in snagging one of these spots and learning how to make chirashi sushi and clam soup, then scan the QR code in the poster above to register! 

Maplopo's Spring Session - Special Offer for JETs!

Maplopo's spring public cohort enrollment is about to close, and they've got a special offer just for JETs! TWO guaranteed $400 scholarships: one for you as a JET or JET alumni AND one for a friend.

Applications for their flexible, online advanced Japanese program will be accepted until March 14th, at midnight, PST.

Maplopo is rigorous and structured, with perks like free access to teaching assistants, nihongo kaiwa sessions, special visits from Japan-focused professionals, their complimentary conjugation and writing courses, live sessions, and a $100 cash-back completion bonus when you finish the program at 80% or better.

Spring is a great time to upskill and boost your Japanese, or share the experience with a friend by passing along your +1 discount to another serious learner of Japanese. This session begins April 14th and ends June 27th, 2025. Only seven seats are available. Good luck, and do let us know how you make out!

Apply, or send your friend here: https://maplopo.com/learn-japanese/spring-2025/