SyLinda (“Doctor Sy”) is a dedicated social justice advocate and educator based in the south suburbs of Chicago. Renowned for her passionate, inclusive, and collaborative leadership style, Doctor Sy is currently the Global Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at 2U, Inc., where she leads efforts to support teams in the US, UK, and South Africa. In this role, she spearheads initiatives to drive organizational change and foster inclusive, supportive environments across diverse global teams. Prior to this, Doctor Sy spent over two decades working as a teacher and administrator in both secondary and higher education, honing her skills in leadership and mentorship.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Doctor Sy is an engaged community leader. She serves as an elected member of the Illinois Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144 (PHESD 144) Board of Education, which oversees nine schools across four towns, serving approximately 3,000 students. She also actively volunteers on the Hazel Crest Community Arts District planning team and contributes her talents as a local artist at the newly opened community art center.

Doctor Sy holds a Doctorate in Adult and Higher Education from Northern Illinois University and earned a certificate in Leading Racial Equity and Inclusion in Organizations from Northwestern University. In 2024, she founded Synergy Collective, LLC, an organization focused on creating inclusive spaces that promote collaboration, strategic planning, and community-based learning for leaders and boards. A proud parent and "aunty," Dr. Sy cherishes time spent with family and enjoys painting, making music, and gardening in her leisure moments.