Community Activist
Interviews
In this GradCast episode, Sydney shares about nir research and PhD aspirations and reflects on balancing community activism with graduate studies.
In this interview, Sydney shares some of nir process of writing and publishing nir first book, “A Pocket Guide to Pronouns”, and what inspired nem.
In 2024, shortly after ney published nir first book “A Pocket Guide to Pronouns”, Sydney was interviewed by the Trans Canada Project abour nir experiences as a trans/nonbinary person and advocate.
Just under a month before the 2025 Canadian federal election, Sydney joins another youth activist to discuss key issues for young adults.
The day before the 2025 Ontario provincial election, Sydney joins two other youth activists to discuss the importance of youth civic engagement.
During Sydney’s 2022 City Council campaign, ney were interviewed by MunipoliMatters about nir campaign and the importance of political advocacy.
Event Leadership
London, ON
July 2025 & 2024: Trans Liberation & Solidarity March
March 2025: “Flaunting It” Undergraduate Conference for GSWS
February 2025: Provincial Candidates Panel Discussion
November 2024: Intersectional Solidarity Rally
September 2024: 1 Million Voices for Inclusion Counter Protest
Windsor/Essex, ON
Annually (August): Essex Pride BBQ
Annually (November): Essex Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Worship Service
May 2024: Essex Rainbow Week of Action Letter Writing Event
May 2022: Windsor GSA (Gender-Sexuality Alliance) Celebration Day
October 2021: Chick-fil-A Opening Counter Protest
October 2019: Windsor-Essex Youth Roundtable for the Federal Election
Brantford, ON
March 2024: Transgender Day of Visibility & Liberation Forum
November 2023: Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
September 2023: No Space for Hate Counter Protest
Committee & Volunteer Work
Academic
Member of Graduate Committee | Department of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies | Western University
Member of Gender Equity Commission, Accessibility Commission, and Health Plan Committee | Society of Graduate Students | Western University
Councilor for the Department of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies | Society of Graduate Students | Western University
Member of Gender Equity Committee and the Political Action/Social Justice Committee | PSAC610 | Western University
(Former) Programming Coordinator of Queer Sphere | Wilfrid Laurier University (2023-2024)
(Former) Year Representative | Creative Arts Student Society | University of Windsor (2018-2020)
Community & Political
General Member | London United for Change
(Former) General Member | LGBTQ+ Committee | Ontario NDP
(Former) General Member | Windsor-Tecumseh Youth Council (2021-2024)
(Former) General Member | Brantford Pride Library Collaborative Initiative (2023-2024)
(Former) Placement Student | The Hour a Day Study Club (2023)
(Former) Co-Chair | Proud Anglicans of Huron (2020-2023)
(Former) Representative & Consultant | Gender-Affirming Liturgies Team | Anglican Church of Canada (2019-2020)
(Former) Youth Leader | Windsor-Essex Regional Youth Council (2016-2019)
2022 Windsor City Council Campaign
Platform Recap
The following were identified as key priorities in Sydney’s (22-page) platform…
Enhance active transportation, including creating safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians, and expanding transit services
Explore ways to ensure transparency, accountability, and engagement in municipal elections, particularly for youth
Support key services including libraries, parks, and resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs
Invest in initiatives to combat climate change and protect the environment while exploring ways to reduce the city’s carbon footprint
Support equity initiatives including diversity training for city staff
Enhance and expand social services surrounding homelessness, poverty, mental health, and addiction
Campaign Recap
Throughout the course of the campaign, I…
Knocked on 3,500 doors
Hosted 4 meet & greet events and 3 fundraisers
Attended numerous community events
Raised $6,000 in donations
Filmed 10 “Spotlight on Windsor” videos to highlight Windsor-based activists and organizations
