Atika Juristia
About Atika Juristia
Atika is also part of the Broadbent Institute’s 2025 Emerging Leaders cohort and serves in an advisory role at CAMH, focusing on substance use and schizophrenia/psychosis.
As a first-generation immigrant, Atika believes her calling is to meet people where they are – in their struggles, their humanity, and their potential for healing. Her leadership philosophy draws from the principle of tikkun olam, working to repair healthcare systems through direct partnership with people who use drugs. Her work has reached over 174,000 college students, created more than 10,000 hours of student-led health promotion projects, and helped shift policies that now affect 7 million Canadians. In recognition of her impact, Atika was named one of BC Business’s 30 Under 30 in 2025.