Junior Achievement Northern Alberta CEO
Cheryll Watson is the CEO of Junior Achievement Northern Alberta, empowering youth for financial success in the global economy. Cheryll’s career legacy has been focused passionately on supporting entrepreneurs. From her early start with Intuit, a global leader in financial software, she gained an immersive understanding of the importance and impact of small businesses.
Transitioning from Intuit in 2015, she dedicated herself to enhancing Edmonton’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems. Founding Innovate Edmonton (now Edmonton Unlimited) at Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, she focused on fostering a growth environment for local tech startups. Drawing on her global experience, Cheryll ran for Mayor in 2021 and later spearheaded the opening of STEM Collegiate, now serving as its inaugural Board Chair.
Alongside her family, Cheryll actively supports various causes, including mental health, education, municipal government, and environmental initiatives, and she is a founding member of the Downtown Revitalization Coalition, aiming to create a vibrant, welcoming and prosperous downtown for everyone.