Agambir Singh
AGAMBIR SINGH
Davis Candidate
Program: Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering
“As a second-year SDNE student at Sheridan College, my journey has been driven by a singular vision: empowering students through technology and community building. From leading basketball teams as captain in my early years to now coaching championship-winning teams and serving as an executive member of Google Developer Student Club, leadership has always been part of who I am. When I first stepped onto campus, I saw beyond textbooks and lectures, I saw opportunities to create lasting impact. As Team Lead for the Google Developer Student Club, I've transformed this vision into reality. Through events like ‘Build with AI’ and ‘LeetCode Jams’ workshops, I've helped students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. At SSA's Pathways to Success workshop, I inspired over 50 fellow students to harness technology for solving real-world challenges. Through SSU club events and Google-sponsored workshops, I've created spaces where knowledge flows freely and innovation thrives. My commitment extends beyond Academic boundaries. Working closely with the City of Brampton's administration, supported by Deputy Mayor Harkirat Singh's endorsement, I've learned that true leadership means serving both campus and community. Vote for a leader who codes solutions, not just promises. Together, we'll build a Sheridan where innovation meets inclusivity, and every student thrives.”
What are some of the student issues that you would like to bring to the Board table?
✔ Cultural Representation & Inclusion
✔ Health and Wellness
✔ Student Housing Resources
Write about one of the current student issues you selected above. share why advocating for this issue is important to you:
“As someone who has led diverse teams from sports to technology, I understand that true leadership means recognizing and addressing our community's core challenges. The urgency of prioritizing mental health became clear one late evening when I found my closest friend, a high-achieving Sheridan student huddled alone in the library, paralyzed by anxiety. Despite having access to Empower Me's comprehensive mental health resources, she didn't know help was literally at her fingertips. This moment revealed not just a service gap, but a cultural challenge in how we approach mental wellness at Sheridan.
As an international student leader, I've observed a concerning disconnect: while 90% of Sheridan students report feeling overwhelmed by academic demands (2016 Sheridan Sun), only fraction of these utilize Empower Me, a service included in our fees. Students often view counseling as a last resort, battle cultural stigma, or wait until crisis points to seek help, despite services being available in 200+ languages, 24/7.
To transform this landscape, I propose four strategic initiatives. First, the "Wellness Champions" Network will train student leaders to share authentic stories about using Empower Me, creating multilingual content that shows diverse uses of mental health support and demonstrates how proactive mental health care enhances academic success.
Second, through 'Wellness Wednesday' Integration, we'll host quick-guide sessions during high-traffic periods, partner with faculty to incorporate wellness breaks during intensive academic periods, and provide immediate access to support during stress points.
Third, our Semester Wellness Journey will develop strategic check-in points throughout the academic calendar, create proactive support pathways before high-stress periods, and integrate mental health resources into orientation week and regular student life.
Fourth, our Cultural Bridge-Building initiative will produce multilingual resource guides, share culturally relevant success stories, and establish peer support networks within cultural communities and clubs. These initiatives align perfectly with SSU's pillars of enhancing student well-being, creating a inclusive student experience, and ensuring accountability in service delivery. By transforming how we view mental health support, from crisis intervention to proactive self-care, we can create lasting change.
As your Board representative, I envision a Sheridan where accessing Empower Me is as natural as visiting the library, where seeking support is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness. Let's build a campus culture where every student knows: mental wellness isn't just about surviving your education, it's about thriving through it.
As your voice on the Board, I commit to building a Sheridan where mental wellness isn't just supported, it's woven into the very fabric of our campus culture.”
