JA Hosts First-Ever Alumni Days at GLC Virtual 2025
April 28, 2025
For the first time ever, JA Worldwide invited alumni to join the JA Global Leadership Conference (GLC) for two dynamic days of exclusive programming designed just for them. Alumni Days at GLC Virtual 2025, held online on April 11–12, brought together JA alumni from around the world to connect, learn, and grow alongside a powerful global community.
More than 400 alumni registered to attend, engaging in 13 sessions over two powerful days. With a lineup of outstanding speakers and interactive events, the inaugural Alumni Days demonstrated just how much potential the JA alumni network holds for shaping the future.
Over the course of two days, alumni participated in interactive sessions that spotlighted leadership, mentorship, and alumni-driven impact. Each day opened with a warm welcome and an "Alumni Knowledge Sharing" Skillshare session, where alumni exchanged insights and experiences. From leadership coaching to mentorship, alumni had access to a wide range of learning opportunities designed to fuel personal growth and community impact.
Day 1 Highlights
Hosts: Judy Abdelrahman (INJAZ Lebanon Alumni) and Ahmed Ben Yaghlen (INJAZ Tunisia Alumni)
Opening Remarks: Fahd, JA Worldwide Board Member, emphasized how alumni are key to shaping the future.
Gamifying the Alumni Experience: Jennipher Dolinski led a lively session on building vibrant, engaging alumni communities through innovation and gamification.
What's Happening in the Alumni World? A global panel of alumni leaders—including Nelly Cetera, Senanu Adiku, Aya Youssef, Andrea Ulicna, and Aditi Goyal—shared exciting regional updates, hosted by Sarah Rapp.
Speed Mentorship: Pablo Marroche (JA Uruguay CEO) and Daniel Amoako Antwi (Africa Skills Hub CEO) offered fast, honest advice to propel young alumni forward.
Building the Future with McKinsey.org: Alumni explored how partnerships with McKinsey.org can drive meaningful, real-world impact.
Keynote Inspiration: David Meltzer closed the day with a powerful keynote on leading with gratitude, resilience, and a spirit of giving.
Day 2 Highlights
Hosts: Bilge İklim Çizmecioğlu (JA Türkiye Alumna) and Mohammad Ayasi (INJAZ Palestine Alumni President)
Opening Remarks: Asheesh Advani, CEO of JA Worldwide, encouraged alumni to own their leadership journeys and build a future defined by impact.
Building Unshakable Self-Belief: Anwar Khaddaj shared powerful strategies for cultivating deep inner confidence to overcome challenges.
Founders’ Journeys: Lessons Learned: Alumni entrepreneurs Safir Moubayed, Jamal Moubayed, Cornel Amariei, and Cynthia Akalpokbila Anaba opened up about their wins, setbacks, and lessons learned in an honest conversation hosted by Sarah Rapp.
Celebrating the JA Community Builders: Alumni leaders creating ripple effects of positive change in their communities were recognized and celebrated.
Shared Value Leadership: Joel M. Doblar closed the day with a session on how great leadership isn’t about personal success—it’s about lifting everyone around you.
Throughout the two days, alumni who also attended select GLC staff sessions had the chance to earn the JA Community Leadership Badge, recognizing their commitment to leadership, growth, and impact.
Alumni Days weren’t just about learning—they were about belonging. Participants saw firsthand what’s possible when passionate alumni come together: a global family ready to lead, lift others up, and change the world.
For JA alumni leaders running networks, Alumni Days offered a unique opportunity to access select GLC staff sessions focused on leadership, strategy, and innovation. By participating fully in both Alumni Days and additional GLC programming, many alumni earned the new JA Community Leadership Badge, a recognition of their dedication to ongoing leadership and impact.
Alumni Days at GLC Virtual 2025 marked an important milestone in strengthening the global JA alumni network, celebrating the journeys of alumni, and empowering them to shape the future.