Cynthia has been an advocate for change and has a passion for creating opportunities in the areas of education and the workplace for all communities. She is an inspiring speaker drawing upon her experiences as the daughter of migrant farmers and working as an executive in a retail corporation. She has worked with a wide range of organizations to mobilize their commitment and support for diversity into concrete, measurable actions.

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Cynthia is a graduate of several leadership programs both locally and nationally including the following: San Antonio Masters Leadership Program for 2019-2020, Leadership San Antonio XXVII, Leadership SAISD 2016, Leadership Texas Class 2006 and completed Harvard University's Executive Public Leadership Program as a National Hispana Leadership Institute Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government. Cynthia earned her BBA from Baylor University and an MBA from Our Lady of the Lake University, Cynthia is also certified as a Professional of Human Resources.

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She has served on numerous local and regional boards and recently has been named Chair of SOMOS cultural y más, with the mission is to commemorate and celebrate the traditions, history, and heritage of the Latino community. Cynthia is married and has two children, Antonio Daniel and Catalina Paloma.