Sydney Wilczynski

About

Graduated with Master of Public Policy and Management in May 2025. Currently contributing as a Data Governance Analyst at Wesco, leveraging expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, as well as policy analysis, to support organizational initiatives. Previous roles as a teaching assistant and Editor-in-Chief at Carnegie Mellon Heinz College have honed skills in academic collaboration and policy communication. At Wesco, working alongside cross-functional teams to implement governance frameworks while contributing to data-driven decision-making processes. Motivated by a commitment to efficient policy design and organizational impact, brings a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges. Aims to integrate academic insights and diverse experiences to foster innovation and inclusivity in governance strategies.

Experience

• Data Governance Analyst · Wesco05-01-2025 – 08-01-2025

  Monitored and executed data create and change requests in data hub accurately and timely. Conducted data quality audits, identified exceptions, and resolved issues with master data steward. Participated in governance projects to implement process improvements and increase efficiency.

• Teaching Assistant · Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy06-01-2024 – 05-01-2025

  Worked as a teaching assistant for the following classes: Poverty and Social Policies, the Racial and Gender Impact of US Social Policies, Gender Policies, and Applied Economic Analysis.

• Editor-in-Chief · Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy01-01-2024 – 03-01-2025

  Served as the Editor-in-Chief, overseeing the publication process and managing editorial content.

• Donor Relations Intern · Carnegie Mellon University06-01-2024 – 08-01-2024

  Assisted in managing donor relations and supporting fundraising initiatives.

• Research Analyst · Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation05-01-2024 – 08-01-2024

  Organized and analyzed data that contribute to work around health, education, community indicators, and the local and regional economy. Mapped state, county, and regional data and created data visualizations that illustrate patterns and impact. Tracked state and local policies related to key programmatic areas. Wrote summaries and compiled literature reviews as needed.

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public PolicyMaster of Science in Public Policy & Management, Public Policy
• McGill UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Major in History, Political Science and Social Entrepreneurship
• St. Mildred's-Lightbourn SchoolHigh School Diploma
• Toronto Metropolitan UniversityPostgraduate Degree, Public relations

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