Cadet FSgt Jan Ziv Prieto
6 Jim Whitecross RCACS

Cadet WO2 Jan Ziv Prieto's goal of pursuing medicine was inspired by her mother's experiences and stories of working in healthcare which always ended with "I saved someone's life today". Internships at labs and exposure to modern medicine confirmed her decision to study at the University of Manitoba to become a physician and one day, she will have the privilege to say, "I saved a life today."

The Air Cadet Program provided her opportunities to shape her leadership skills. She has been a member of the Flag party and Drill Team and completed the Cadet Correspondent Course. As a Level 5 senior Cadet she prepares lessons for, and teaches, junior Cadets. She represented Cadets at the World Police and Fire Games and at Remembrance Day ceremonies at Dugald, MB and at her school. She was Top Level 2 Cadet, Top Boots Cadet and received the Cadet Long Service Medal. She has also received Marksman Classification, Bronze Biathlon, and Bronze Fitness Proficiency awards.

She was co-leader of the Prairie Restoration Garden. She entered the Caring for Our Watersheds competition, earning $1,000 in project funding and guided a team of over 50 students to create the garden. At school she co-leads Teen Connect, is a member of the School Leadership Committee, Vice President of the STEM Fellowship, she has volunteered at a Group Home and is co-captain for the Maples Collegiate Dance Crew.

Physical fitness and well-being help strengthen her body and mind to become a more capable and resilient leader. She is part of 3 advanced dance teams competing at the national level, winning many awards. She trains in dance five times a week to maintain her fitness, which in turn helps her stay focused, disciplined and energized in her personal and leadership roles.