Sidney Justus is a current junior at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago, IL. Aside from her academic responsibilities, Sidney likes to participate in social activities that allow her to express her passion for civic justice and community service. Sidney holds multiple leadership positions of numerous peer-led organizations that are designed to encourage activism and social change. She has helped campaign and host community outreach initiatives such as back to school drives, raising money for scholarships, political marches, and creating programs in low income communities that promote positive teen engagement. Sidney is planning to enter a four-year college/university and major in public health on the pre-med track. She believes her purpose in life is protecting women of color and acting as their voice in the field of healthcare. Sidney enjoys expressing her creativity whenever she can. Her favorite things to do include dancing, listening to music, and thrifting.
