I am a multimedia journalist based in the Bay Area, with a focus on harm reduction policies, mental health issues, and cannabis legalization. My primary interest lies in exploring stories related to the aftermath of the War on Drugs.

I have freelanced and worked with various outlets, including KALW Radio, KCBS Radio, The Oaklandside, Berkeleyside, and East Bay Express. My work has also appeared in Bushwick Daily, Bklyner, and other New York publications. In 2021, I became an award-winning podcaster for my work on NYU Furman Center’s podcast, In Our Backyard, which highlights the housing crisis in Inwood, New York City.

Sydney is a reporter at The Mendocino Voice, click here to view the latest stories.