Ottawa's Community for Young Leaders

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JCI Ottawa is where young professionals, entrepreneurs, and students build leadership, real connections, and lasting community impact.

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Active Members

350+

JCI Canada

100+

Countries

200K+

Worldwide

Individual Development

Build leadership skills, public speaking confidence, and the mindset to take on bigger challenges in your career and life.

Business & Entrepreneurship

Connect with founders, operators, and innovators. Access mentorship and build the network that moves your business forward.

Community Impact

Create real, lasting change in Ottawa. Lead meaningful projects, partner with local organizations, and build a legacy.

International Cooperation

Join a global movement in 100+ countries. Attend international conferences and collaborate with JCI chapters worldwide.

Growth Room Series

Flagship monthly gathering — every first Saturday. Guest speakers, honest conversations, and life skills you can use immediately.

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Networking as a PRO

Build authentic relationships and expand your professional network in ways that create real opportunity.

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Community Impact Projects

Lead real initiatives that make Ottawa better — from environmental campaigns to social projects with local nonprofits.

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Rajnarayan Subbarayalu

President

Kira Evans

Vice President

Robin Mathew

Immediate Past President

Nanda Suraj

Director of Membership

Anam Vakil

Director of Programs

Venkateshwara Chinthalapudi

Treasurer

Shoumik Desai

Director of Training & Skill Development

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NatConMontréal 2026

Sep 9–13, 2026 · Montréal, QC

JCI Canada · National Convention

JCI Canada National Convention — NatCon Montréal 2026

"When Fire Meets the Future"

Five transformative days with Canada's most ambitious young leaders. Keynotes, national competitions, the Fire Horse Gala, and connections that last a lifetime.

Montréal, Québec

JCI Ottawa Delegation Attending

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General Meeting

JCI Ottawa

July 5, 2026 · 1:00–2:00 PM

General Meeting

Closed meeting for JCI Ottawa members only. No public registration — connect with the board to learn more about our General Assembly meetings.

Ottawa, ON · Venue TBD

Individual Dev.

July 5, 2026 · 2:00–3:30 PM

Classroom to Bank of Canada: How to Think Like an Economist

45-min talk · 15-min Q&A · 30-min Networking. A Growth Room session on economic thinking for real life decisions.

Ottawa, ON · Venue TBD

Business & Entrep.

September 30, 2026 · 5:30–8:30 PM

Networking as a PRO

Build authentic relationships and expand your network in ways that create real opportunity.

TIM · Sprott School, Carleton University

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