Anmol Dosanjh

Height: 5’9
Hometown: White Rock, BC
Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi
Occupation: Doctor of Pharmacy

Anmol Dosanjh is a proud Canadian, born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. Anmol is a 23-year-old Sikh Canadian and a recent graduate from the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of British Columbia – and is a member of the BC Pharmacists Association (BCPhA). Anmol has a strong love for humanity, she is passionate about mental health advocacy and being of service to others. Anmol aspires to take her education in pharmaceutical sciences forward and create an inclusive and sustainable skincare company incorporating plant-based micro ingredients while promoting self-care and health among others.

Along with school, Anmol manages her time spent towards her creative skills, acting and modelling. Her recent memorable achievement has been completing her Foundation in Acting program at Actor Prepares from Mumbai. Her style incorporates elegance and timeless fashion that showcases her inner personality. You may find her at many extremes such as climbing mountains, paddleboarding her way into sunsets, or tossing her heels on and switching to a moment on the runway.

From volunteering in senior homes, to recruiting healthy blood donors for Canadian hospital blood banks, Anmol is versatile when it comes to achieving any goal regardless of the challenges she faces. Her compassion towards children inspires her to become an author of children’s education books while working with charitable organizations to provide resources and remove barriers to education for children.

She is a supporter of self-expression and wants to create an inclusive space for talking about issues that are overlooked such as mental health advocacy. Her goal is to encourage others to avoid internalizing their feelings, overcome the fear of judgement and support resilience through social-emotional learning programs. She takes her parents advice to heart when they say, “Anmol, go conquer your world and never stop seeking knowledge”, which fuels her passion to bring a change in the world. She strongly believes that as humans, we are powerful beings who can create meaningful changes and leave a better place for the next generation. She believes that outside beauty may fade, but internal beauty is everlasting so let that be your anchor.

What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?

Passionate about spreading positivity for mental health and gaining self-awareness through movement, starting my mornings with yoga, pilates and meditation! I love volunteering within my communities and giving back, learning new languages, exploring new cultures, travelling, hiking and boxing

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)

Foundation in Acting program at ActorPrepares, traditional Bollywood/modern dance, runway modelling and piano

In what sports, if any, have you participated?

I’m very keen into learning new sports, I played field hockey competitively at National levels and have kept an interest in many other sports such as swimming, badminton, tennis, basketball, boxing, and track & field

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?

Diljit Dosanjh – besides my parents, I have always looked up to him since I was a child, seeing his persistence in building a presence in the entertainment industry has been inspiring. Despite his success, he remains one of the most down-to-earth public figures.

What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?

Being a healing light for my patients and showing up to support them at every stage of their life, throughout my doctorate.

What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?

I have a journal that I have been writing in since I was 8 years old about my dreams and envisioning my future and when I look back at it now, I’ve seen many of those things coming true!

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?

Becoming a children’s book author, writing books to support children undergoing medical treatments and being their emotional support system, while working with charitable organizations and donating proceeds to provide educational resources for children. Creating an inclusive and sustainable skincare company incorporating plant-based micro-ingredients. I will also create unity via mental health support programs to support women, men and children who are internalizing their thoughts to promote safe and healthy mental health practices across the world.

What would be your “dream job” in life?

Leave the world in a better place, having an unlimited opportunity to empower others to live life with the best version of themselves. I hope to travel and meet new people, listen to their concerns and lead projects to bring change. One thing I love doing is making people smile!

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.

I was born and raised in Greater Vancouver, surrounded by loving parents and family who constantly instilled good values in me and always taught me to respect my elders.

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.

Performed COVID testing during the pandemic and crossing supervisor after school hours to help elementary students cross roads safely.

List any volunteering you have done.

• Blood donor ambassador at Canadian Blood Services
• Community Youth Ambassador, Canadian Cancer Society (walks/runs, canvassing, team planning)
• Marketing coordinator for Pharmacist’s Appreciation month
• Student mentorship and tutoring program for PharmD students
• Meal delivery for vulnerable seniors in independent-living conditions
• & more!

I’m always looking to give back to the communities I engage with, because it brings me joy and a sense of completeness!

What is your most unusual talent?

I can run, jump and exercise in heels if needed. Also I can make you believe you heard a horse (but that was just me!)

Where is the most interesting place you have been to?

Punjab – my parent’s childhood home, where I connected with our roots and experienced our beautiful culture.

What do you hope to be doing in ten years?

I dream to educate, grow and travel, making a positive impact working towards global issues. While understanding tomorrow is the unknown we can only predict, so I hope to live every day in the present moment with the intention of performing my best and taking one step at a time towards my dreams.

Is there anything you would like to add that we haven’t asked?

To every girl who is watching, I want to remind you that little Anmol was in your shoes and one day, just like you she never gave up on her dreams and believed in herself. Create your legacy, the universe is waiting.