Our team / Notre équipe
CJPA Lead Team
Amanda Belanger
Co-President,
In-Person Event Organizer, Treasurer
Ontario
As Co-President of the Canadian Jigsaw Puzzle Association, Amanda wears many hats. She is the event coordinator for the virtual competitions, as well as in-person regional and national events. She designs all our graphics and manages the social media pages.
Co-President & Virtual Lead
Russell Walsh
Ontario
As Co-President and one of the founders of the Canadian Jigsaw Puzzle Association, Russ enjoys hosting our events. You will see him running the majority of our virtual competitions and one of the lead representatives at our National competition in May.
Karine Tremblay
Member Database & Quebec Lead
Quebec
Karine has been paramount in bringing our first regional event to Quebec. She offers her support with translation services as we work to ensure our media is available in English and French. Additionally, you will see Karine sub in occasionally to host a virtual event.
Fawn Gillard
In-Person Event Organizer, Secretary
Ontario
Fawn joined the Canadian Jigsaw Puzzle Association team in May 2024 at our National event. Since then, she has joined our team to assist us in developing an organized structure for our in-person events. Fawn has also been helping with sponsorship relations and launching our first Jigsaw Puzzle Retreat.
Other Team Members
Social Media Engagement
Jen Boucher
Ontario
Jen started with the CJPA as a volunteer at our Eastern Regionals in 2024 and quickly became a huge assed with her social media know how. She has now joined us as our social media engagement lead to help keep our social media pages active and exciting for members!
Leanne Williams
Newsletter Lead
Ontario
CJPA organizers first met Leanne at our Western Regional in 2024. Leanne was eager to help us out and is in charge of drafting our bi-monthly newsletter with the latest things happening with the CJPA and in the puzzling community.
Leanne has a small committee she works with to make the magic that hits your inbox happen.
Lauren Zolpys
Puzzle of the Month
British Columbia
You may recognize Lauren from our social media posts for the Puzzle of the Month. She has taken the lead on this initiative and keeps our members informed on how they can participate in our monthly puzzling adventure. Additionally, you will see Lauren sub in occasionally to host a virtual event.