07/29/2026
🌟 Reach Alumni Spotlight: Sydney Piggott, Munk School, University of Toronto
From strengthening food ecosystems in Ethiopia to expanding access to quality mentoring across Canada, Sydney has built a career at the intersection of social impact, partnerships, and public policy.
Sydney joined Reach in 2017 after a friend encouraged her to apply ("Thanks, Elsa!" she says). At the time, she was a Master of Global Affairs student at the Munk School and took part in field research in Ethiopia exploring barriers to addressing food insecurity.
As a Reach alum, Sydney later became the first alumni representative on the Reach Alliance Advisory Council, giving back to the community that helped shape her early professional journey. "Reach has become much more than a research experience," she shares. "It has been a community that has grown alongside me throughout my career."
Today, Sydney is Director of Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives at Mentor Canada, where she works with community organizations, governments, and post-secondary institutions to expand access to quality mentoring across Canada.
Outside of work, she loves to travel—Reach alone has taken her to three continents! She also enjoys mentoring, volunteering on nonprofit boards, and reading science fiction.
👤 Learn more about Sydney’s Reach work via the "Meet the Team" link in bio.
