Programs Coordinator, Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN)

Sydney has built her career supporting the mental health and well-being of neurodivergent youth across research, clinical, and community settings. She completed her MA in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Guelph, where her work focused on autistic student strengths, well-being, and neurodivergence-affirming approaches to mental health and accessibility. Her research has also explored motor control and sensory processing, multicomponent positive psychology interventions, and suicide awareness and prevention, reflecting a broader commitment to improving mental health outcomes and inclusion for young people. Through her academic and clinical training, she has built experience in psychoeducational assessment, virtual mental health support tools, and community-engaged research aimed at fostering meaningful inclusion for neurodivergent individuals.

Alongside her research and clinical work, Sydney has served on boards and committees at the local, provincial, and national levels. She brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work and is passionate about creating systems and supports that are more inclusive, affirming, and responsive to the needs of neurodisability communities.

Sydney lives in Ontario with her partner and their dog, Marlow. Outside of work, she enjoys watching films and is always looking for new recommendations.