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Choo Pui Shan

Manager, Wellness and Health Services

Institute of Technical Education College West
NYAA Gold Award Holder, 2007

Choo Pui Shan embodies the spirit of Service Beyond Recognised with the ITE Teacher Award in 2019 and
Gold through her lifelong dedication to education, the NYAA Gold Award in 2007.
healthcare, and community service. Currently
serving as Manager of Wellness & Health Services She has recently completed her Master’s degree
at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), she in Applied Gerontology and is passionate about
leads with vision and purpose, driving programme contributing to the wellbeing of our ageing
innovation, industry partnerships, and community population.
outreach. Pui Shan spearheaded the establishment
of both the Standard First Aid Training Centre and Pui Shan continues to embody resilience, leadership,
the Life Support Training Centre at ITE College West, and compassion. Her journey demonstrates that
ensuring thousands of students and members of the actual achievement lies not only in professional
public are equipped with life-saving skills. excellence but in using one’s talents to serve the
community, nurture the next generation, and extend
As a lecturer, she has inspired countless youths hope beyond borders.
through fitness training education and the creation
of specialised health and wellness modules, bridging
academic learning with practical, industry-relevant
applications. Her leadership extends beyond the
classroom—she has built strong partnerships with
hospitals, schools, and community organisations
to create authentic learning experiences that uplift
both students and society.

Deeply committed to service, Pui Shan has
volunteered her expertise and compassion across
borders, from grassroots work in Joo Chiat to
international medical missions with Operation Smile
in Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia. Her role as
a torch bearer at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic
Games and her leadership in youth exchange
programmes to Switzerland and Russia reflect her
commitment to inspiring young people to serve
beyond themselves.

34 30 Years of Service and Leadership