Cynthia Hess

Cynthia Hess, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Americans United for Separation of Church and State, previously held the same position at the Institute for Women's Policy Research. Throughout their career, Cynthia has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. With a background in religious studies and extensive experience in research and academia, Cynthia has led numerous projects focusing on gender-based violence, economic security, and women's well-being. Cynthia's dedication to education and critical thinking is evidenced by their teaching experience at St. Mary's College of Maryland.