Cynthia Thompson

Cynthia Thompson has extensive work experience in the development and engagement sector. Their most recent role was as the Vice President of Development and Engagement at Crossroads Community Services since March 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Development Manager at The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center from July 2020 to February 2022. Cynthia also worked as a Development Officer at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) from May 2017 to June 2020, and as the Director of Development at The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse from May 2015 to April 2017. Before that, they held the position of Director of Strategic Partnerships at The Salvation Army Texas Divisional Headquarters from August 2010 to April 2015. Cynthia's experience also includes roles such as Development Director - Events at Special Olympics Texas from February 2007 to August 2010, Director of Financial Development at the American Red Cross from September 2004 to February 2007, Manager of Hospital Development at The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas from 2002 to 2003, and Community Relations Coordinator at the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance from 1998 to 2001.

Cynthia Thompson's education history includes a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University, which they obtained in 2021. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree at Texas State University from 1993 to 1997, with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Political Science.

In addition to their formal education, Cynthia Thompson has also obtained additional certifications. In 2016, they received a certification in Corporate and Social Entrepreneurship from DCCCD - Eastfield College and Southern Methodist University. Cynthia has also obtained a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from the Center for Nonprofit Management in Texas, although specific details regarding its completion are not provided.