Sydney McKinney

Sydney McKinney is an accomplished professional currently serving as People Lead at Atticus since August 2025. Prior experience includes roles at Guild as Talent Development Manager and Senior Talent Associate, where Sydney played a key role in manager development programs and company-wide onboarding initiatives. Sydney also held positions with the City of Brighton as Executive Assistant to the City Manager and Youth Services Coordinator, showcasing expertise in administrative support, youth programming, and community engagement. Previous roles at Colvig Silver Camps and various internships provided valuable experience in youth supervision, educational support, and program evaluation. Sydney earned a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon and is pursuing a Master of Social Work at Colorado State University, complemented by a certificate in HR Analytics from Cornell University.