Sydney Cain

Sydney is a graduate student with the UW Communication Leadership Program, studying to enhance her digital media expertise, learn about today’s emerging technologies and the ethics surrounding their design. Her day job is Manager of Shareholder Community Development at ASRC Federal, where she builds indigenous cultural awareness among employees, federal government stakeholders and customers through economic, educational, and professional development programs for Alaska Native students and their communities. Sydney is a professional storyteller, nature-lover and ardent supporter of ideas that make the world a greater place for the next generation.
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Six ways Northwest Natives are using tech to save their languages

by Sydney Cain
Many Native languages have few surviving speakers, but with the help of technology, Pacific Northwest tribes are trying to reverse the trend.
May 29, 2019

Conversations on Tech and Social Justice: Noelle LaCharite

by Sydney Cain
Noelle LaCharite, who specializes in conversational artificial intelligence, has been a long-time advocate for women’s advancement in the tech industry.
Mar 5, 2019