Meet the Team
Meet your new Ehime AJET Team! Our faces may have changed but our dedication to fostering a strong sense of community has not! Taking the momentum from last year, we look foreword to making this year even better with more amazing events, insightful blog posts, and all the helpful resources you need to succeed as a JET in the mikan prefecture. Making connections across the island and building a greater Ehime identity is our main goal. So, we hope to do our best to foster a rewarding experience for mikans and beyond.We look forward to serving as your AJET board for this year! 🍊よろしくお願いします! 🙏
President
President
Kieren Boyd
Texas, U.S.A → Matsuyama
Hello, everyone! I’m Kieren. I’ve come to beautiful Ehime all the way from Texas (in the USA). While the weather isn’t any different, I’ve been enjoying the new experiences that come with moving overseas!
As President, I oversee Ehime AJET’s activities and fundraising for the annual Ehime AJET Scholarship.
In my free time, I like playing games, meeting new people, and trying new foods!
Treasurer
Treasurer
Oscar Keavney
UK → Matsuyama
Hello! I’m Oscar and I’m from the UK. I’m a second year JET going into my third and I work in elementary and junior high schools in Matsuyama City. Ehime is a wonderful place and to any new JETs who have been posted here, you’ve really landed on your feet! I enjoy traveling, running and photography and well as all the incredible food here. I’m exited to be part of AJET this year and I’m looking forward to meeting the new arrivals!
Secretary
Secretary
Krystel Jane Saavedra
Cebu, Philippines → Matsuyama, Philippines
Hello! Mabuhay! I’m Krystel. I’m so grateful to be part of the Ehime community, and I’m excited to serve as this year’s AJET Secretary!
One of my favorite things about Ehime is the welcoming community, and I’m grateful to be part of it. As Secretary, I’ll be helping keep things organized behind the scenes, sharing updates, and supporting communication to help everyone stay connected. I hope to contribute to creating fun events, memorable experiences, and a community where everyone feels welcome.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all. Let’s make 2026–2027 an amazing year together!
Blog Editor
The Mikan Blog Content Creator
Vince Justin Roland S. Madriaga
Marinduque,Philippines → Matsuyama, Ehime
Social Media Manager
Social Media Coordinator
Giselle Sarmiento
New York City, U.S.A → Iyoshi, Ehime
Welcome to all of our incoming mikans and I’m excited to share more Ehime memories with the familiar mikans too! 
) in order to support with continuing to build our communities here and strengthening our connection.
Website Manager
Website Manager
Gabrielle Vasquez
Texas, U.S.A → Uchiko
Hey y’all, I’m Gabi and I’m from Texas. I’ve been doing Web Design since 2012. I am excited to work on the AJET Site! My goal is for the site to be useful and intuitive for JETs, so if you have any suggestions or comments, please let me know!
Past AJET Members
2025:
- Celine Santos (Secretary)
- Christian Olson (Scholarship Chair)
- Dillion Flores (Blog Editor)
- Justin Dobbs (Blog Editor)
- Gabrielle Vasquez (Web Manager)
- Errol (Events Coordinator)
- Kieren Boyd (Treasurer)
- Lydia (Social Media Manager)