Student profile
Richmond Glasgow
Engineering & commerce student
Program: Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE
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Why did you get involved in Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)?
After three and a half years of not doing much and keeping a low profile, I thought to myself "Something is missing!" It was this thought and the idea that I wanted to help other people and improve the world that got me involved in SIFE.
I was also interested in working with like-minded individuals with a common goal. A favourite quote of mine being "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
What is your role in SIFE?
Currently I am the president of SIFE, with previous roles as a team member and project manager. At SIFE we are creating out reach projects for disadvantaged communities that in the process assist members to grow professionally and personally. My goal is to "grow people" so that when I finish my term as president I know that SIFE will continue to make a difference.
Describe the highlight of your SIFE experience to date.
My highlight was heading off to New York as part of the SIFE team after winning the national competitions.
The team presented 5 projects at the competition, each designed to have a positive economic and social impact on a broad range of groups in need. One of the projects called “Community Voicemail” is being developed in conjunction with Cisco Systems. The aim of the project is to equip homeless people with free individual voicemail services so that they have a point of contact to communicate with welfare agencies, housing organization, potential employers, friends and family. The project is currently being tested with 100 Big Issue vendors. Another of the projects, “Enabled Initiatives”, is aimed at providing business skill workshops and support for members of disability community service, Yooralla.