In November of 2020, Sydney transitioned from a 4-H Youth Development agent to an Education, Innovation & Support Agent. This is the newest program area within SC State University’s 1890 Research & Extension Service. She has worked with the College and Career Readiness Programs such as College 101 Workshops, Helping Youth Pursue Education (HYPE), and Youth Book Clubs. She also assists with their Agriculture Innovation Scholarship where there are over 50 students in our 2nd year received full scholarships to attend SC State and pursue a degree in Agriculture. Currently, Sydney also serves as a campus advisor for Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS). She is a 2019 Graduate of Leadership Orangeburg and a participant in the 2021 class of Leadership South Carolina. Sydney also serves on the Board of Directors for Why Not Young Lives, a 501c3 committed to providing educational resources to underserved communities as the Community Liaison.
