Sydney is a student in the CU GOLD Program who is pursuing a degree in Integrative Physiology. Her work ethic is centered on making impactful change, practicing inclusive leadership and building authentic relationships. As the program's first Assistant Director, Sydney oversees administrative duties, communication and large-scale planning. This year, she played a pivotal role in the program's success, contributing to a dynamic engagement with the Stampede Leadership Camp for the third year in a row, increasing interests to the CU GOLD Core Leadership and Applied Leadership programs to an all-time high (300+ interests), and delivering a presentation at the Ignite Social Justice and Leadership Conference on how to be an effective role model. Sydney values a collective voice to find solutions and outcomes in an agreeable and open-minded manner. She is described as leading with vulnerability, resiliency and passion, and living a life dedicated to the care of others and herself.