Sydney is a biologist with a passion for conservation, climate, and sustainability. She completed her MSc work in southern Alberta researching native pollinators and has a diverse skillset covering a variety of fields. She continues to devote her time to conservation- and environmentally-focused nonprofit organizations.​​​ She has published several peer-reviewed scientific papers towards the conservation of native bees, see more here.

Sydney is a Métis citizen of Canada and enjoys spending her free time photographing insects, writing, painting, volunteering, or hiking with her dogs. ​​​