Cynthia J. Zapata

Cynthia J. Zapata is an experienced professional with a diverse background in community impact and program management. Currently serving as the Training and Technical Assistance Manager at Esperanza United since November 2021, Cynthia's previous roles include Community Impact Manager and Wenda Weekes Moore Intern at the Women's Foundation of Minnesota, along with positions as Administrative and Grants Assistant at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and Correspondence Coordinator in the Office of Governor Mark Dayton. Notably, during tenure at Centro Tyrone Guzman, Cynthia coordinated the Raices Youth Program and secured significant funding for initiatives aimed at empowering young Latina girls. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature/Letters and Race and Ethnic Studies from St. Olaf College and a Master of Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing from the University of St. Thomas.