Sydney Hamilton

The National Space Council’s 2023 United States White House Speaker, Sydney Hamilton, has been featured on CBS’ Mission Unstoppable, in Marie Claire Magazine, on NPR’s Wow in the World, and across The Boeing Company for her innovative contributions to the aerospace industry. Sydney is one of the first African American to receive the SSPI Promise Award from Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) in 2021.

Sydney is an IF/THEN Ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to inspire youth to pursue STEM fields. IF/THEN’s mission is to inspire and expose young girls, especially those of color, to all the unique STEM opportunities. If she can see it, then she can be it.

Sydney is one of the managers for the experimental plane (X-Plane), X-66A - Sustainable Flight Demonstrator at Boeing. The X-66A is the first X-Plane focused on sustainability. Previously she was an Aerospace Structures Stress Manager in Southern California. She led a team of incredible structural analysis engineers supporting multiple satellite programs, commercial aircraft, airplane repairs, and aircraft modifications. Prior to that, she was Mechanical Design Engineer leading a cross-functional team developing Satellite Reflectors that redirect radio frequencies (like your GPS!) to desired areas. Throughout Sydney’s career, she has had the opportunity to design 3D-printed satellite parts, deliver structural repairs to Boeing’s fleet of 767 and 777 airplanes, and analyze the 777X Folding Wing-Tip – the first commercial airplane with mechanical folding wings! Her career journey has prepared her well for her leadership role.

As a passionate advocate for recognizing the power within diversity, Sydney founded Boeing Generations 2 Generations SoCal employee resource group dedicated to improving workplace culture across the company’s rich, multi-generational talent pool. Sydney brings out her passion for STEM education through her partnership with the non-profit organization: Dramatic Results. Serving as President on the Board of Directors, Sydney has championed the success of extracurricular programs designed to bring STEM through Art (STEAM) into the hands of underserved youth.

Sydney received dual degrees in Mathematics and Aerospace Engineering from Spelman College and the University of Michigan, respectively. She also studied Nuclear Engineering while abroad in Xiamen, Fujian, China. Outside of work, Sydney can be found scuba diving, traveling, or cooking (and especially eating) new cuisines with friends.