Sydney Catron

Sydney Catron is a freshman at Spelman College in Atlanta and a member of the Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program. Majoring in Health Science/Pre-Med with a minor in Spanish, she aspires to become an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and hospital administrator. Sydney aims to integrate education, healthcare, and sustainability to create lasting positive change in underserved communities.
An accomplished scholar, Sydney has been recognized for her academic achievements as a member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society, and she received the Outstanding Academic Achievement award from the National African American Recognition Program. In the summer of 2024, she studied abroad, further enriching her global perspective.
Sydney is equally dedicated to community service. She has volunteered over 40 hours at food banks and with Mission 1:27, tutoring middle school students in literacy. She also interned with Kennesaw Gynecology, gaining hands-on experience in women’s health. Fluent in Spanish, she uses her language skills to bridge gaps in communication while serving others.
Sydney plans to volunteer with Doctors Without Borders and establish medical facilities in underserved areas of the U.S., emphasizing her deep commitment to advancing healthcare equity and access for all.