Jacqueline James is a student at Centennial College, enrolled in the Social Service Worker program. As part of her program, Jacqueline has taken a placement with Centennial College’s Leadership Academy Team as a Peer Leader, a role that has allowed her to actively engage with students, encouraging them to take advantage of the co-curricular activities offered by Centennial College.
Jacqueline is motivated by helping students learn about Centennial College’s Leadership Experience. She travels to the different college campuses to promote the Leadership Academy, and encourage students to join the Toastmasters Club, where they can gain confidence in public speaking and leadership skills. Jacqueline has recently joined the Research and Strategic Initiatives - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team as a Student Ambassador. Jacqueline has also co-hosted six episodes of Centennial College’s Leadership Vibes Podcast, where she interviews guests about their individual journeys to leadership, their personal and professional successes, as well as the highlights and challenges that they experienced along the way.