Sydnie Steele

Assistant Director of Curricular Engagement, University of North Florida

Sydnie Steele is from Jacksonville, Florida, and serves as the Assistant Director of Curricular Engagement at the University of North Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and a Master of Science in Communication Management and Leadership, both from the University of North Florida. Sydnie’s research focuses on the implementation of leadership development in collegiate athletics, specifically studying how leadership strategies are applied within the context of college sports and their impact on developing leaders in the athletic field. She chose the University of Kentucky for her doctoral studies because of her dream to enroll in a Research 1 Doctoral program, and UK stood out to her for the camaraderie and passion she felt from the faculty. As a proud Wildcat, even from Florida, Sydnie enjoys staying active as a former Division I track and field athlete, and she also works as an indoor cycling instructor. Outside of fitness, she loves spending time with her miniature dachshund, Winston, and exploring new adventures with her fiancé, Andrew. Fun facts: Sydnie once worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and she has never had an energy drink!