Sydnie Polk-Newsome

Sydnie Polk-Newsome is an experienced professional with a diverse background in risk management and human resources. Currently serving as Director of Insurance Risk & Safety at World Market since February 2021, previous roles include Senior Manager and Manager of Workers' Compensation & General Liability. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Workers’ Compensation and Leaves Specialist at Treasury Wine Estates, Human Resources Lead Generalist at Academy of Art University, and Store Operations Manager at Lassens Natural Foods and Vitamins. Early career experience includes roles as Operations Manager at The Nugget Casino Resort and Entertainment Supervisor at Six Flags. Sydnie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from the University of Nevada, Reno, along with a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University.