Syrita is an advocate, entrepreneur, and community leader.

She created Operation Restoration (OR) in 2016 to eliminate the barriers she faced when returning to society after incarceration. Syrita is also the founder and Executive Director of Opportunity 2 Restore, and the owner of Pink Fable & Co.

She is a 2020 Rubinger Fellow; a member of Unlocked Futures; a 2020 Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Angel; and a Culture of Health Leader. Recently, she was selected to join the Fellowship for the Future by 500 Women Scientists to recognize and amplify the crucial role of Women of Color in science.

In January 2021, Syrita received a full presidential pardon.