Jada Akins is studying at University of Windsor and will soon graduate with a Bachelors of Arts in Criminology and minor in Women's Studies. She has competed on the nationally ranked Windsor Lancer track and field team all throughout university her university career. In September she won her first ever fitness competition. Within the past year she has acted as a brand ambassador on behalf of both Nike, at a provincial track and field championship and Audi, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. She has been actively involved in her community through the book buddies library reading program and coaching sports camps for youth.