Jessica Mirasty

Ambitious Juris Doctor/Juris Indigenous Doctor candidate with strong knowledge in the financial industry, non-for-profit industry. Diligent Client Advisor offering 3+ years' experience in diverse banking transactions, investment products and excellent at sales and service. Proficient in leveraging initiatives and community development knowledge to support Indigenous business students at the University of Saskatchewan.

National Indigenous Law Students Association, 2L Representative 09/2024 - Present

• Advocated for the interests of second-year students, ensuring their needs and concerns were prioritized in association discussions and initiatives.
• Served on the executive committee as the official representative for second-year students, contributing insights and voting on decisions to support their interests.
• Acted as a key liaison between the association and second-year students, facilitating open communication and addressing any questions or concerns.

University of Victoria Indigenous Law Students Association, Treasurer 09/2024 - Present

• Prepared detailed financial reports and presented monthly updates to the executive board to maintain transparency and support strategic planning.
• Processed expense reimbursements, managed vendor payments, and ensured compliance with university financial policies.
• Collaborated with event coordinators to create cost-effective budgets for events, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring financial feasibility.

National Indigenous Law Students Association, Communications Officer 09/2023 - 04/2024

• Managed and grew social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, fostering increased engagement and visibility for the society.
• Developed and posted content for key dates such as Indigenous History Month, Black History Month and Women’s Day, building awareness and celebrating important milestones.
• Built rapport with executive team members to feature their work and achievements in posts, creating a more personalized and engaging social media experience.

University of Victoria Indigenous Law Students Association, 1L Representative 09/2023 - 04/2024

• Acted as a liaison between the Indigenous Law Students' Association (ILSA) and the Law Students’ Society (LSS) by presenting key issues at weekly LSS meetings and relaying important updates and initiatives back to ILSA members.

Indigenous Business Students' Society, Co-founder & Alumni 10/2018 - Present

• Co-founded the IBSS to work towards enriching the Indigenous business student experience by creating a community of support.
• Created a Call to Action for more recruitment and engagement for Indigenous students in the Co-op program.
• Organized two successful Networking Gala's and received 17 sponsorships from well-established businesses.
• Organized Indigenous campus recruitment events with Toronto Dominion Bank (TD) and KPMG to help students gain internships and after-grad jobs.

Focus Forward for Indigenous Youth, Board Director/Secretary and

Saskatchewan Team Lead 02/2020 - 10/2024

• Record meeting minutes and prepare documents for review for the monthly virtual meetings.
• Organized the creation and deployment of videos, social media posts and other marketing collateral.
• Coordinated communication among associations, allies, stakeholders and members to foster connections for the Montreal Lake, SK greenhouse project.