Cynthia Tate is an accomplished professional in the fields of storytelling, communications, and public relations, currently serving as the Assistant Director of Storytelling and Impact Engagement at the Brooklyn Academy of Music since October 2018. In addition to this role, Cynthia is the Publicity Manager at Saint + Essex PR and the Marketing and Communications Architect, with a focus on mission-driven organizations, artists, and NGOs. Cynthia holds leadership positions as Board Treasurer for the feath3r theory and Board Chair for the Arts Excellence Project. Previous roles include Ambassador of Partnerships and Cultural Engagement at Walker International Communications and various public relations positions at the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. Cynthia's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University.