Member Focus: Sydney Shuler

We caught up with member Sydney Shuler—New York born and Jersey raised, she's a passionate storyteller with an impressive background.

What brought you to charlottesville?

I graduated from Hampton University in Hampton Roads, VA with a B.A. in Journalism in 2022 and moved to Charlottesville that same year after accepting a position as the UVA-beat reporter for The Daily Progress.

What are you doing currently? And how did you get into this line of work?

I am the Communications Specialist at The Equity Center at the University of Virginia. One of the first stories I wrote [for The Daily Progress} was about The Equity Center's youth empowerment program, Starr Hill Pathways. I continued following the center's work in the community and, when they were ready to hire a communications specialist, The Equity Center team invited me to be the one to tell our story.

What excites you about this?

Amplifying community voices through social media, website management, and other communications campaigns.

tell us about your time at common House

Reynolds Hutchins, the editor-in-chief of The Daily Progress, introduced me to CH! I love the events where I always make new friends & create connections. I also love the vibes on the Rooftop.

Care to share a fun fact?

I collect hobbies: puzzles, video games, journals, books, coloring books, shopping, etc.

To follow Sydney’s work, head to her instagram here.

P.S. Next time you see Sydney in the House, ask her about her time in India as a Pulitzer Reporting Fellow.