Our Purpose
At the Sydney Paige Foundation, we believe every child deserves not only the tools to succeed but also the confidence to thrive.
We’re on a mission to break the cycle of poverty through education by providing high-quality backpacks, books, and school supplies that empower students to believe in their potential.
This isn’t just about giving—it’s about changing the narrative. Our commitment to quality products sends a powerful message: You are worthy of the best. Through our partnerships, we aim to inspire joy, confidence, and a renewed commitment to learning, transforming lives and communities one student at a time.
How We Got Here
Our Founder was raised with the understanding that if you see a need, you fill a need. You don't judge it, ridicule, or belittle it. You do something about it. And that's how Sydney Paige was born.
Courtney first saw the need for change during her work at Nestlé, where she met with low-income families across the U.S. to better understand their daily challenges. While her role focused on food, it was the children who captured her heart.
As a mother herself, Courtney couldn’t ignore the sight of kids carrying their school books in plastic grocery or trash bags—and the clear lack of basic homework supplies. These observations sparked a deeper mission: to ensure every child has the dignity, tools, and confidence to succeed.
Courtney Brockmeyer - Founder, Sydney Paige
Raising The Bar On In-Kind Giving
In coming up with a solution to help, Courtney discovered a troubling pattern: millions of dollars are spent each year on low-quality backpacks that quickly fall apart and often fail to inspire. In many cases, donors never realize that their well-intended gifts end up unused or discarded, missing the opportunity to truly impact a child’s life.
Sydney Paige was founded on the principle that providing durable, high-quality tools isn’t just about utility; it’s about the message we send to every child about their worth. At Sydney Paige, quality isn't a luxury, it’s a promise.
This isn’t just about giving back, it’s about changing the narrative. It’s about showing kids that they are worthy of the best and empowering them to believe in their potential.
Meet our small, but mighty team
We’re a passionate, hands-on crew committed to making a big impact with every dollar. By staying small and nimble, we keep our focus where it belongs, on getting essential tools to the students who need them most. Every backpack we pack and every step we take is powered by purpose.
Courtney Brockmeyer
Founder / Executive Director
Whitney Ramirez
Director of Operations
Leeanna Gantt
Director of Business Development
Our 2024 Impact:
A Snapshot of Our 11th Year
40,477
students
436,042
supplies
24,309 backpacks
3,288
books
450+
volunteers
Board of Directors
Our Board is a highly accomplished group of women with diverse professional backgrounds and a proven record of achievement. Collectively, they bring deep expertise across every corner of the business landscape, including strategy, finance, operations, marketing, and governance. Their varied perspectives, paired with a shared commitment to excellence, enable thoughtful oversight, informed decision-making, and long-term value creation for the organization.
Lisa Hom
Board Chair
KiwiCo
Terra Jacobs
Treasurer
Gourmet Culinary Partners
Anna Lee
Secretary
Brex
Ragen Ortland
Rose Property Management
Kristi Childers
JLL
Dr. Kristina Wright
Seven Hills School
Robin Chaus
Retired Executive