Alumni Wall of Fame

BIO: Aditi is a fourth year student studying Economics in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC as a Scace Loran Scholar. She joined the JFCTA tennis league as a player at 10 years old. Later she became a youth coach and youth council member. She currently sits on the board with the Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre!

MY HOPES: Use the negativity often associated with our community as motivation to let the world know what Jane and Finch is really made of – resilient, kind and hard-working people. Whatever you choose to do, do it well and work to lift others up. Together, we will build a better tomorrow, one where the next generation will watch the news and see the Jane and Finch we are proud of.

BIO: George works for TD Canada Trust and is a graduate from York University. He joined the Jane/Finch Community Tennis Association as a participant when he was in grade 9. Since then, he has volunteered, coached and served on various committees with JFCTA.

MY HOPES: I hope that the program can grow and give kids more opportunities to play tennis and accomplish their goals. If the program can thrive, it will create many more alumni, and allow more participants to learn valuable life lessons.

BIO: Rebecca is a fourth-year pharmacy student at University of Toronto. She is expected to graduate and obtain her pharmacist license in 2021! She joined JFCTA as a participant at 14 and has taken on the positions of youth coach and head coach throughout the years. She currently sits on the JFCTA Programming Committee as Vice-Chair.

MY HOPES: I hope that JFCTA can continue to grow our organization and provide the youth in our community the opportunities and resources to accomplish their goals. At JFCTA, we use tennis as a foundation for improving health, fostering community relationships and developing life skills. These qualities have greatly shaped my leadership throughout my adolescence. I am looking forward to seeing the successes of our youth in the Jane and Finch community!

BIO: Justin is a fourth year student at the University of Toronto studying computer science with a focus in software engineering. He joined the program as a participant at age of 12. Then, he became a volunteer and staff member. Justin has also participated in policy development with the organization.

MY HOPES: To inspire the next generation that they can be whatever they want to be, as long as they put their mind to it. I hope that all of the kids I’ve been able to mentor and coach, pass it forward to future generations after them so that Jane & Finch continues to blossom.

BIO: Thomas grew up in the Jane/Finch community. He is a graduate of the Sport Management program from Humber College. He joined JFCTA 17 years ago at the age of 6! Later, he became a youth coach and a certified tennis instructor through JFCTA. Thomas has held a variety of roles within the organization. He is currently the Coordinator at JFCTA.

MY HOPES: I believe that the organization can grow and provide a positive impact on many children and youth in the Jane/Finch community. Everyone that comes into this organization can learn and strive for greatness. They can learn new skills and life lessons. I hope that all the children and youth will help the organization grow as future alumni, coaches, and members of JFCTA.