Sydney Sevier holds a master’s degree in medical anthropology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Oklahoma and is certified in public health. Sevier has worked in the field of public health in both rural and urban settings for last 20 years. Currently, Sevier works as an epidemiologist for the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board and serves as technical assistance for tribes in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Before joining Southern Plains Tribal Health Board, she worked as a lead health promotion specialist for the Oklahoma City County Health Department’s Health at School program for 6 years. In addition to her work in health promotion and epidemiology, Sevier has more than 8 years teaching at higher education institutions and is looking forward to her second year as a THESIS mentor.