Life at SAIT
Jam Castillo joined the School of Business in July 2024 as a Receptionist and School Assistant. Having previously graduated with honors from SAIT as an international student, Jam brings both a student-focused perspective and a passion for community-building to her role.
Jam's core values center around perseverance, service, and fostering connections. She is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both students and colleagues. Her journey from student to staff member enables her to relate closely to students, offering empathy and guidance as they navigate their own SAIT experiences.
Jam is deeply engaged with student support and administrative excellence. She takes pride in ensuring students feel heard, valued, and empowered. Her work bridges administrative efficiency and student engagement, allowing her to positively impact the SAIT community each day.
Beyond her daily role, Jam volunteers extensively, both within SAIT and the broader community. She is also an active member of the EMBRACE Employee Resource Group and volunteers with Sam Centre Calgary Stampede, driven by her passion for service and community development.
Education
Jam graduated with honors from SAIT in 2024, earning a Business Administration diploma with a major in Human Resources Management. She was recognized with the prestigious President’s Medal for her inspiring personal journey, academic excellence, and contributions to the SAIT community.
Professional accomplishments
Jam has held leadership and volunteer roles across multiple SAIT departments, including Marketing & Recruitment and Interfaith Centre LEADS, School of Business Ambassador, and Student Engagement Peer Mentor and English Conversation Partner. She excelled as VP of Marketing in the Parks Canada Club and actively supported new students as an International Centre volunteer and SAITSA staff.
Her strong background in customer service and administration complements her ability to connect with students and colleagues. Jam's story is one of resilience and dedication, making her a valued member of the School of Business team and a source of inspiration within the SAIT community.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.