From the sun-kissed shores of Westmoreland, Jamaica, Sydona Chandon arrived at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, Canada, with a fire in her heart. She wasn’t just there to learn, but to make a difference. Criminology and Public Policy, with a sprinkle of Business Studies, became the tools she’d wield to champion justice.
St. Thomas’ halls soon echoed with Sydona’s passion. As the International Student Representative and later the Vice President of Education, she became a beacon for all students, but especially the international ones, navigating the currents of a new life. She even co-founded the Black Student Association, a safe haven and a platform for voices often unheard.
Her tireless spirit wasn’t confined to the walls of St. Thomas. Sydona actively fundraised with the International Association, reaching out beyond borders to build bridges of understanding. This dedication caught the eye of the New Brunswick Student Alliance (NBSA). As Vice President of Education on STUSU’s board, she became a key player in the NBSA, pushing for policies that empowered students and championed vulnerable
groups.
Her relentless advocacy for human rights, equality, and inclusion earned her the prestigious “Human Rights Youth award. Sydona’s voice, strong and clear, amplified the concerns of BIPOC students and all those seeking a safe space in the halls of academia and beyond. Her fight didn’t stop there.
Sydona’s voice, a beacon of human rights, equality, and inclusion, echoed through the halls of academia and beyond. It resonated with BIPOC students and all those yearning for a safe space. The Jamaican sun that once warmed her skin now seemed to radiate from within, a testament to the power of a single voice fueled by an unwavering passion for justice. Sydona Chandon, the champion for equity, proved that even the smallest flame can spark the greatest change.
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