Sydney Lewis

Associate Manager, Communications

Sydney Lewis is associate communications manager at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. In this role, she supports communications and marketing strategy and development for education, workforce, and corporate citizenship programs and signature events. Additionally, she drives thought leadership and media relations strategy for the Foundation.

With a background in the public and private sectors, including leading agency and in-house roles, Sydney has experience in financial, corporate, policy, public affairs, and social impact communications, with a focus on executive visibility, media relations, and strategic issues mapping. Previously, Sydney was a communications associate at a financial technology startup, driving internal and external communications to build brand awareness. Sydney has also held roles on the financial policy and public affairs team at Edelman, advising financial services clients, as well as the social change agency, Fenton, advising grassroots, coalition, and non-profit clients on pressing issues including voting rights and COVID-19 rapid response.

Sydney is a graduate of the Cathy Hughes School of Communication at Howard University where she earned a BA in Strategic, Legal, and Management Communication with a concentration in public relations and a minor in Brazilian Portuguese with summa cum laude honors.

Authored Content

May 31, 2024
Trust took center stage at this year’s 13th Annual Building Resilience Conference, where public and private sector leaders convened to discuss actionable strategies, key insights, and lessons learned for supporting communities before, during, and after crises. Read more
Apr 02, 2024
Columbus Area Chamber president and Business Leads Fellow, Dawson Brunswick, navigates tomorrow's workforce woes today, weaving education, childcare, and community engagement into a brighter future. Read more
Mar 20, 2024
Dive deeper with Joseph Davis and Sydney Lewis as they debunk the most common childcare myths, inviting you to explore the hidden truths that every American family should know. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
The 14th Annual International Women's Day Forum served as a pivotal platform for critical discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities in the empowerment and safety of women and girls highlighting the essential role of multi-sector partnerships in supporting women and children amidst global challenges. Read more
Mar 06, 2024
Barbi Jones is moving North Carolina forward in her role as executive director of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce, and as a Business Leads Fellow. Read more
Feb 28, 2024
This January, 19 small business owners in San Antonio graduated from BizConnect, a program designed to bring development and mentorship resources to small businesses in economically distressed areas to help strengthen local communities. Read more
Feb 22, 2024
Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University, is a lifelong learner and passionate leader, championing education as a tool for challenging societal norms and achieving economic mobility, especially for women. Read more
Jan 05, 2024
Skills-based hiring and advancement is the practice of evaluating a candidate beyond education credentials and experience requirements to assess a candidate’s unique skills, abilities and demonstrated competencies. At the 2023 Talent Forward, we asked ten industry leaders about how they are embracing skills-based hiring practices, and how employers can join the movement to build a more robust talent pipeline. Read more
Dec 12, 2023
Zeb Welborn and Renay Sehgal Mehta, through their roles at the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce and as Business Leads Fellows, are tackling workforce shortages facing businesses and communities. Read more
Nov 27, 2023
Dr. Timothy Magner, president of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, uplifts communities through connecting business and education, and championing collaboration as a Business Leads Fellow. Read more