Cindy is a seasoned storyteller and communications professional with extensive experience in executive leadership, narrative strategy, media relations, and marketing initiatives. She previously worked for International Women’s Health Coalition in advocating for sexual and reproductive health and rights and held senior communication roles at Columbia University, including at the Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia College. Cindy began her career at magazines and media companies, including O, The Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and National Geographic. She earned her BA in Journalism from Penn State University, and her MA in Media Ecology from New York University. Cindy is proud to be a first generation Filipinx American, and loves reading, running, and co-parenting her three kids and toy poodle.