The BYOBag Team
Get to know us! Here you can find descriptions from everyone in our team!
Frederique Ndatirwa
President
Hi there! I’m a grade twelve student at Lillian Osborne High School. This year is my fourth year in Junior Achievement. I come from a multicultural environment, and can effectively communicate in three different languages. I love to help people and volunteer at different events as much as possible. Music and performing are among my passions. As President of BYOBag I will monitor all company activities and ensure that work is done efficiently. I’m looking forward to working with amazingly talented people!
Alison Bachand-Lapointe
Vice-President of Production
Hello! My name is Alison Bachand-Lapointe. I am sixteen years old, I attend Archbishop Oscar Romero I am in grade ten. I dance ballet, tap, point and cecchetti, at Lecky’s School of Dance. I also love playing badminton and riding horses at Blarney stone. I can speak French and English. I love helping out and volunteering as much as possible. As the VP of production I will fulfill a leadership role and take responsibility. I believe that Junior Achievement is a great learning experience and a great asset for my future. I hope that Junior Achievement will help me become more outgoing!
Paris Morin
Vice-President of Information Technology
Hi! I'm a grade 10 student at Archbishop Macdonald High School. I can speak french and english fluently and I am learning Italian this year! I love running, snorkeling and traveling. I enjoy volunteering during the summer and playing golf. As VP of IT, I am responsable for keeping track of all the company's data and updating the website and facebook page!
Zina Vallente
Vice-President of Human Resources
Hello! My name is Zina Vallente and I am a grade twelve student attending Archbishop MacDonald. This is my first year in JA. I decided to join because I plan to study business after I graduate. I enjoy exercising, taking long naps and singing. As Vice President of Human Resources for BYOBag I will work to keep the company morale high and to organize different activities in order to better the company's relationship. In addition to my work I will strive to have BYOBag give as much as possible back to the community!
Thomas Roskewich
Hi. I'm Thomas. I go to F.R. Haythorne school and this is my first year here in JA! I come from Sherwood Park. Computers are my passion. Since this is my first year im interested in the many opertunitys you get. As the assistant tech I will cut string off safely and securely and help with computer stuff. I'm looking forward to working with everyone and maybe sell some Bags!
Vicki Parsons
Vice-President of Marketing
Hi! My name is Vicki Parsons. I'm seventeen years old and almost done my final year of high school at Lillian Osborne! I love travelling, watching crime shows, panda bears, playing soccer, and running. I'm so excited to graduate this year and hopefully attend the MacEwan School of Business! As the VP of Marketing and Sales, I train company members to sell our product and i keep track of all sales! This is my fourth and final year of Junior Achievement. :)
Adam Ge
Vice-President of Finance
As VP of Finance, I organize and record all of our money transactions. I am a sewing diva!
Donovan Costigan
Hi I'm Donovan Costigan I work for the BYOBag. I am a 9th grade student at F.R. Haythrone school. This is my first year at JA, I joined JA to learn business and life skills. My passion is swimming and I love to learn! I am currently a quality control worker at BYOBag.
William Sonnefeld
Hi I'm William Sonnefeld. I go to F.R.Haythorne Junior High in Sherwood Park. I joined Junior Acheivment because I wanted to get scholarships for university. I enjoy basket ball, rock and roll, and playing bass. My job in the company is to make the product in with the greatest quality i can.