Junior Team Canada Mission to Peru 2015

LIMA // February 11-20, 2015

In the lead up to Canada’s role as host of the Pan Am/Para Pan Am Games in 2015, the Junior Team Canada Mission to Peru will serve to strengthen cultural and economic ties between Canada and Peru. The 2015 Mission will build on successful JTC Missions to Peru in 2008 & 2009 and support the Government of Canada’s Global Markets Action Plan by promoting Canadian businesses and organizations in the rapidly growing Peruvian economy. 

During the Mission, JTC will focus on showcasing Canadian secondary and post-secondary education opportunities for Peruvian students. We will engage Peruvian students through school visits, presentations, receptions and meetings with international recruitment agencies and Ministry of Education officials. Junior Team Canada will also identify trade opportunities for Canadian companies and organizations in several sectors: agriculture, environment, finance, and mining & natural resources. To accomplish this, we have worked closely with the Canadian Embassy in Peru and the Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce to coordinate opportunities to engage Peruvian industry, government, community and youth leaders. 

Upon our return to Canada, JTC will produce market sector reports that will include a summary of the Mission, market intelligence gathered, opportunities identified for Canadian enterprises and key contacts made.

Amy Giroux

Director
Global Vision

Amy graduated from the University of Guelph, with an Honours Bachelor in political science. She then worked as a political attaché for the Secretary of State of Canada and Minister for Multiculturalism and Citizenship. Amy now directs Global Vision and has led several Junior Team Canada missions to Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

Driven with her own keen desire to make a difference in developing countries, Amy also has helped to establish global youth training programs around the globe. Using the Junior Team Canada model, she has developed youth programs in China, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico and the Philippines. Amy looks forward to working together with Peru to further create more opportunities for youth to get engaged and empowered as leaders in today’s global economy.

Adam Peabody

Project Coordinator
Global Vision
Sherbrooke, Québec
Sector: Education

Before joining Global Vision, Adam worked as the lead Recruitment & Admissions Officer in Atlantic Canada for Bishop's University. He graduated from Bishop's in 2013 with a Bachelors degree in Politics and Economics. While a student, he was heavily involved in student government, serving as President in his final year. Adam has represented Canadian businesses and organizations on three Junior Team Canada Missions, including the trade & development mission to Peru in 2008. He is excited to return to Peru to showcase the tremendous education institutions Canada has to offer. 

Gloria Yu

Fraser Heights Secondary School
Surrey, British Columbia
Sector: Education

Gloria is currently completing her grade 11 year at Fraser Heights Secondary School in Surrey, BC. She has been involved in several student-run non-profit organizations such as Model United Nations and DECA that have piqued her interest in a future career in international affairs and entrepreneurship. Gloria looks forward to meeting other Ambassadors from across Canada on her first mission with Junior Team Canada.

Christina Wang

Medical Sciences & Finance
University of Western Ontario
Windsor, Ontario
Sector: Education and Environment

Christina is currently in her final year of a Medical Sciences & Finance degree at the University of Western Ontario. She has previously held several youth leadership positions such as a delegate at the World Leadership Conference and the London Youth Advisory Council. Christina is passionate about youth making a difference in the world through entrepreneurship is excited to make a real impact in her community and to her partners through Junior Team Canada.

Shannon Kuyt

Project Coordinator
Priestly Demolition Inc.
Ingersoll, Ontario
Sectors: Construction and Engineering

Shannon graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honours Bachelor in International Development and Globalization and now works as a Project Coordinator with Priestly Demolition. During her university years, she was a mentor in the peer mentoring program and participated in a field exchange in Kenya on cooperative community organizations. Shannon is particularly excited about reconnecting with her field of study in university on the Junior Team Canada Mission to Peru while identifying opportunities for her current employer. 

Samuel Huang

Northern Secondary School
Toronto, Ontario
Sector: Education

Samuel is currently completing his final year of high school at Northern Secondary School in Toronto. He is an active member of the school volleyball team, debating society and camping club. He also holds leadership positions in DECA Ontario. Sam is looking forward to experiencing the culture and business environment of Peru on the Junior Team Canada Mission. 

Logan Turner

International Studies & Modern Languages 
University of Ottawa
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sectors: Education & Natural Resources

Logan is currently in his first year at the University of Ottawa where he studies International Relations and Modern Languages. Logan has previously been involved in social development issues as a high school student such as crime prevention and education. He currently works on educating ‘at-risk’ youth in education, business, and leadership skill development programs through his University. Logan is excited to take in all that Peru has to offer on his first Junior Team Canada mission.

Scott Rairdan

Sustainability & Management
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sectors: Education

Scott is currently in his first year at Dalhousie University where he studies Sustainability and Management. Scott is very involved in the club scene as well as student government at Dalhousie, serving his fellow students in several roles. He was been involved in Global Vision regional Round Tables for a year and most recently was selected to represent his community at the Arctic Youth Ambassador Summit in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Scott is very much looking forward to representing Canadian education institutions in Peru to help further their brand awareness in this growing market as a member of Junior Team Canada. 

Sudarshan Bangalore

Finance & Economics
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Sector: Education

Sudarshan is in his first year at the University of Toronto where he studies finance and economics. Sudarshan has been involved in many business activities as a university student such as the Michigan-Ross Stock Pitch Competition and the Pacific Venture Capital Conference. He has also represented his community at Global Vision’s National Youth Ambassador Caucus in 2014. Sudarshan is excited to focus on forging partnerships between the Canadian and Peruvian agriculture and education  sectors on his first Junior Team Canada mission. 

Jeff Sheng

Markville Secondary School
Markham, Ontario
Sectors: Education

Jeff is currently completing his final year at Marville Secondary School in Markham, Ontario. Jeff is passionate about youth leadership and has a strong interest in business. He is currently the president on Canada’s largest youth business organization: DECA Ontario; and is involved in two start-up companies. Jeff is excited to represent Canadian education while in Peru and forge meaningful partnerships. 

Kevin Cheng

Northern Secondary School
Toronto, Ontario
Sector: Education and Finance

Kevin is in his final year at Northern Secondary School in Toronto. He currently holds leadership positions in many clubs at his school as well as in Junior Achievement, a youth-focused business organization. Kevin is excited to represent his partners in education while in Peru and see the differences and similarities by hearing first-hand from Peruvian students.