Sydney Richards is an experienced communications specialist currently employed at Issue One, where responsibilities include developing digital and social media strategies and designing diverse communication materials. Previously, Sydney held various roles at Issue One, focusing on research related to "dark money" in politics, legislative outreach, and onboarding initiatives for the ReFormers Caucus. Earlier experience includes positions at the University of Utah as a class assistant and counselor, interning for Ralph Becker’s mayoral campaign, and working at the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Human Rights in Salt Lake City. Sydney holds a Master of Science in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Virginia Tech.