Age: 19
When Divya Jhamb was 12, she joined the Calgary Police Cadet Corps, eventually climbing her way to the highest rank — Chief Cadet — while learning about leadership and what it takes to uplift others.
“Leadership is about being part of the team and being able to carry your own load, as well as gaining help from others and also being able to help others yourself,” says Jhamb.
Jhamb is also passionate about youth empowerment. In her role as Chief Cadet, she oversaw dozens of youth cadets and helped support their individual growth. She helped coach hockey and soccer through Power Play, a Calgary Police Youth Foundation program giving kids free access to organized sports.
Her mission to help others is present in her career aspirations, too. As a second-year nursing student at the University of Calgary, she hopes to lead with calm and compassionate energy in health care.
