Sylvia joined the Food Foundation in 2025. Her experience across strategy, campaigns, digital and design comes from an eclectic background communicating food systems research at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, driving campaigns at Global Health Strategies and leading communications at the London Community Land Trust. Most recently she has been working at her local zero waste shop, a community hub offering sustainable and healthy food options for local people. Outside of work she is an avid amateur jazz musician and campaigns for local nature recovery.