We are excited to welcome students to the Success Skills Summit at Grouse Mountain on May 28, 2025.
To participate in this exciting day of learning and adventure, each student must have a parent or guardian complete the Media Consent form and Grouse Waiver below. Both forms are required for attendance.
Meet our Chief Encouragement Officers
Sofia Lopez
I first became involved with JA when I joined the JA Company Program in grade 12. Through this program, I grew interested in business and entrepreneurship and developed a strong relationship with my local JA charter, JABC. This experience led me to emcee the JABC Leadership Breakfast, moderate JA’s World of Choices program, mentor Company Program students, create and host JABC’s first Summer Start-Up Camp, and intern with JABC. Currently, I am involved with JA Canada as a youth advisor and have been featured in the Globe and Mail and the Success Skills Seminar.
Marsten Sequeria
My journey with JA began through JABC’s Virtual Company Program, where I served as VP of Finance for my student-led business. This experience sparked my passion for entrepreneurship and business, inspiring me to return as a Program Facilitator to support and mentor future participants. Now, as a member of the JA Canada Youth Advisory Council, I am excited to help expand JA’s impact by inspiring and preparing youth to succeed in today’s global economy.
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of the City of North Vancouver through their Community Grant program.
Thank you to our keynote speaker, Chris Wilson. Chris Wilson is a former helicopter pilot and aircraft maintenance engineer with 14 years of experience navigating high-pressure decisions in remote environments. Now a keynote speaker, founder, and two-time bestselling author, Chris blends cockpit decision-making with grounded leadership insights. He’s been trusted by leading organizations, including TED, UC Berkeley, UBC, and the Project Management Institute, to help individuals and teams lead with clarity, navigate uncertainty, and build unstoppable momentum.
