Cynthia Cardona

Cynthia Cardona possesses extensive experience in corporate leadership and social impact, notably serving as President of the Lilly Foundation and Vice President of Social Impact at Eli Lilly and Company from December 2018 to February 2022, where efforts included leading corporate narrative and business unit communications. Prior roles include Sr. Director of Consumer Marketing at Eli Lilly, overseeing marketing teams and initiatives, and Project Manager & Business Development with GeoHazards International, focusing on disaster risk mitigation in Latin America. Academic credentials include an M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering and an MBA with a certificate in Public Management, both from Stanford University, where Cynthia was also active in the Stanford Society of Chicano/Latino Engineers and Scientists.