Hey everyone! I’m Sydnee Shorten. Q: Who are you outside of your responsibilities, titles, and roles? A: I am a visionary who values clarity, connection, and growth. I find joy in mentoring others, creating spaces where people feel empowered, and building relationships that are genuine and lasting. Q: What is one thing your heart needs more of in this season of your life? A: My heart needs more stillness - moments of pause and presence where I can breathe, reflect, and restore. Q: What is a dream you have been holding quietly that you want to bring to life? A: I dream of building a scalable, sustainable program that not only funds nonprofits but equips communities with tools to thrive long-term - systems that empower people beyond my direct involvement. Q: What do you want balance, peace, and growth to look like for you in this community? A: Balance looks like collaboration that feels natural, peace rooted in trust and respect, and growth that is collective - where progress is shared, experiments are supported, and successes are celebrated together. Optional Reflections: Q: What brought you here? A: A desire to align vision with action, creating structures that maximize ROI while staying deeply human-centered. Q: What do you hope to change or strengthen? A: I hope to strengthen team communication, ensuring every touchpoint is confident, respectful, and partnership-oriented. Q: One thing you are proud of? A: I am proud of my ability to break down complex strategies into actionable frameworks that empower others. Q: One thing you survived that shaped you? A: I survived seasons of uncertainty where clarity felt out of reach. Those experiences taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of building systems that can withstand change.