Known as “The Fairy Godmother of Cybersecurity,” Cynthia is a cybersecurity professional, advocate, and community builder dedicated to expanding access and opportunity within the cybersecurity industry. She is the Founder of the WiCyS Affiliate "People with Disabilities and Caregivers", a Women Techmakers Mentorship Committee Member, and a NICE Cybersecurity Career Ambassador.

With over a decade of IT experience, Cynthia has built a diverse career spanning industry-leading organizations. Her roles include Mobile Support Manager at Electronic Arts, Accessibility Analyst at WhatsApp (Meta), and Vulnerability Management and Application Security at Voya Financial. Her career reflects a commitment to secure and inclusive design, along with expanding pathways into cybersecurity.

She earned her Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University, an NSA-designated Center of Excellence, and holds multiple industry certifications, including GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS), Google Professional Cloud Architect, CompTIA CySA+, ISC2 SSCP, and ITILv4 Foundation. She is currently pursuing her CISSP and CPACC.

A passionate volunteer and speaker, Cynthia serves as an ISC2 Exam Developer, a Staffer with The Diana Initiative, and an Education Committee member for the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu.