Ayeah Joan Chufi, Peace Market Coordinator
Ayeah is excited to work with CJFF as the Peace Market Coordinator. With over four years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, and international development, she brings a strong combination of organizational expertise, analytical thinking, and a commitment to inclusive, community-centred work.
With an MSc in Development and International Relations and a Bachelor’s degree in Gender and Project Management, she combines analytical thinking with strong communication, organization, and people skills.
Ayeah has served as a Program Coordinator with the Intentional Well-Being Foundation in Calgary, where she coordinated workshops and events, strengthened participant engagement through structured feedback systems, and streamlined logistics and vendor management to improve efficiency while maintaining program quality. Her ability to design effective workflows and translate participant feedback into meaningful program improvements has consistently supported positive event experiences. Her professional background also includes international roles in Cameroon with Hope for Children International and AfriTech Hub, where she coordinated community programs, managed complex schedules and documentation, supported multidisciplinary teams, and delivered training workshops reaching hundreds of participants. Through this work, Ayeah developed a strong appreciation for cross-cultural collaboration and community-led engagement, values that closely align with CJFF’s mission.
She brings a thoughtful approach to working with data, using information to support better decisions, organization, and meaningful outcomes. Ayeah is passionate about growth, meaningful connections, and creating opportunities that make a difference. Adaptable, ambitious, and always ready to learn, she brings purpose, energy, and a fresh perspective to every space she enters. Ayeah looks forward to another year with CJFF, helping the festival continue to grow, connect, and engage audiences across Calgary.