Rhianna Scyster

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT RHIANNA SCYSTER

Rhianna currently serves as the Community Equity and Policy Manager at 904WARD. In her role, Rhianna leads the organization’s policy and advocacy initiative, which is primarily focused on civic engagement, youth mental health, education disparities, economic justice, and juvenile justice. In 2020 she was awarded the Nat Glover Policy Fellowship from Jacksonville University, where she earned her Master’s in Public Policy, with a research focus of disproportionate discipline of Black students in Florida’s schools. In 2024, Rhianna furthered her conference presentation skills by presenting at the National Education Association Conference on Racial and Social Justice. In 2024, Rhianna received the OneJax Humanitarian Acost-Rua Young Professional’s Award as the 6th recipient of this award. Most recently, Rhianna was recognized by University of North Florida’s Alumni Association and received the 2025 Young Alumni Achievement Award. Rhianna is honored to serve as a board member for The Sanctuary on 8th Street, a Board Service Fellow for Jacksonville Public Education Fund, and founder of the JacksonvillePolicy Engagement Group (JPEG), a small group of public policy professionals dedicated to informing their local community on policy initiatives. Rhianna continues to remain dedicated to improving her community through social justice, policy advocacy, and servant leadership.