About — Sydney Webb, PhD

It’s nice to meet you!

A little about me…

I’m a collaborative and creative professional deeply passionate about making a positive impact. Knowing that my work helps everyone from firefighters to healthcare workers and patients to Medicare beneficiaries fuels my drive for creating meaningful change.

With a sharp eye for detail and extensive experience in writing and developing internal, B2B, and B2C communications, I specialize in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. My experience working across industries — healthcare, public health, occupational safety, and tech — has not only shaped my approach to communications but also instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility.

I believe in the power of clear and compelling language to set the vision for content-driven user experiences. Whether it's analyzing data, reporting insights, translating research for lay audiences, or leading project planning and creative briefs, I am committed to delivering exceptional results that drive positive outcomes for all.

Connect with me on LinkedIn to see my work experience!

What colleagues say about working with me…

SARAH BAKER, MPH, VP PRODUCT MARKETING

Syd is an exceptional writer, and an even better colleague and human. She is organized, thoughtful, perceptive and a self-starter. Her passion and knowledge for all things health literacy is evident in everything she does and she is an excellent resource for other colleagues creating communications that will be in front of a member/consumer/patient. From well-researched, thought-provoking bylines to platform UI to email copy, Syd has a breadth of ability which makes her an asset to any organization. A consummate professional, she is reliable in her delivery, communicates with empathy and respect, and demonstrates grace under pressure.
CARLOS SIORDIA, PHD, STATISTICIAN, CDC

It’s rare that you come across charm and talent like Dr. Webb's. We worked together for four years. She is the most amazing communications professional I have had the pleasure of working with. She is diligent, intelligent, ethical, and creative. Dr. Webb really seeks out to understand hear goals and then carefully plans how achieve them in the allotted time. During our four years together, she created several amazing projects--including one that involve the creation of a web app to help health communicators. She is a wonderful team player. Collaborating with Dr. Webb is truly rewarding. I knew that if I had a crazy idea to brainstorm, I could run into Syd's office and she would be willing to entertain my talk with a smile and valuable feedback. Dr. Webb would be a unique asset to any team!
HEATHER BARTEL, SR. B2B MARKETING DIRECTOR

Syd is one of those rare writers who requires minimal direction yet composes thorough and well thought through outputs. On top of her communication skills, she’s a pleasure to collaborate with and always brings fresh ideas and considerations. I hope our professional paths cross again!
TIM PIZATELLA, DEPUTY DIRECTOR (RETIRED), CDC

Dr. Webb frequently works with DSR staff to develop innovative communication products for dissemination to workers, safety and health professionals, and other external stakeholders. Through her participation on the NIOSH Communication Lead Team, other NIOSH health communication staff, including the NIOSH Communications Office, frequently reach out to her for input and ideas related to product dissemination. She is very organized and diligent in setting, identifying and meeting due dates, even with a heavy workload, and is timely and responsive to requests from DSR and other NIOSH staff on health communication requests and inquiries.

Employers

From small start-up tech companies to large federal government agencies, I thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven companies that aim to transform public health, safety, and healthcare for all.