Sydnie graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Family Studies. Following college, Sydnie worked as a caseworker for the Division of Child and Family Services for 5 years where she gained a passion for working with children in the foster care system. After changing roles to a foster parent recruiter working for another non-profit organization, Sydnie missed working hands-on with the children she was recruiting for and found herself applying to be a Youth Connections Advocate for Raise the Future, where she could continue her work in building connections with youth in the foster care system and finding them permanency and life-long supports. Outside of work, Sydnie loves to be outside, playing pickleball, fishing, camping, and will typically have her kindle and a Dr. Pepper in hand.