Who’s Behind the Project? Meet Our Youth Steering Committee

Hi! I’m Jaelynn Miller.

I’m the Communications Lead for the Emerging Leaders Placement Project and Chair of the Youth Steering Committee. I grew up in Kelowna, BC, and now live in Coquitlam. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from UBC Okanagan and aspire to become an orthodontist. I’m passionate about inclusive leadership and youth engagement. I believe volunteering is one of the best ways for young people to build confidence, develop skills, and make a positive impact in their communities. I’m excited to support and empower other youth as they step into leadership roles.

– Jaelynn Miller

Hello, I’m Juliette Sullivan.

I am a grade 10 Student from Niagara Falls and a new member of the Women In Leadership Youth Steering Committee. I am an involved community member with awards in academics and community service. I am also an aspiring human rights advocate. I do Brazilian jiujitsu, musical theatre, singing, and host prayer groups! I hope to one day use my interests collectively to create change across a wide spectrum of people. I also participated in the HIP 2025 gathering which focused on learning and honouring Indigenous culture through concepts such as Two-eyed Seeing. It is with this background that I plan on sharing strong ideas pertaining to equity and justice. I look forward to working with this foundation tremendously.

– Juliette Sullivan

Hi! I’m Emma-Leigh Johnston.

I am a youth advocate, student leader, and incoming student at Trent University studying a dual degree in Medical Sciences. I recently finished my term as the Indigenous Student Trustee for ALCDSB, and now I work as a Director & Youth Engagement and Outreach Coordinator with CMHS. This year I’m running a grant-funded project, bringing Indigenous cultural programming into local high schools. The goal is to create a safe space for students to connect with their culture through workshops led by community members, and build stronger peer networks.  I care a lot about Indigenous representation, mental health, and supporting young people to feel proud of who they are and what they can achieve. My long-term goal is to become a pediatric surgeon and return home to work in my community.

– Emma-Leigh Johnston