As Executive Assistant, Jamaica Chavez primarily supports the CEO, while ensuring seamless operations across the organization.
Prior to joining California Competes, Jamaica worked as the Executive Assistant and a primary point of contact for an organization committed to promoting holistic approaches to health and patient advocacy. Through this experience, she cultivated a deep sense of empathy and understanding, prioritizing the well-being of the patients she served. Her time there allowed her to hone her skills in managing busy behind-the-scenes operations with positivity, accuracy, and professionalism. Jamaica also serves as a longtime volunteer providing essential care and support to semi-feral cat populations.
She earned an Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) diploma from the Gemological Institute of America, showcasing specialized expertise in the gem and jewelry field.
What motivates you to advance California Competes’s mission?
As a California native raising a child, I consider the impact that statewide and national policy can have on the funding our schools receive. Living in an underserved area of East Oakland, I witness firsthand the consequences of educational inequity for children throughout our city. This disparity persists into adulthood, creating a divide within our community. My motivation lies in paving the way for better opportunities—both for the children of our city and for all of California—by actively supporting the work to improve and implement the necessary changes.
