Institute for the Future
Cindy Baskin is an experienced operations and project management professional currently serving as the Director of Operations and Special Projects at the Institute for the Future since August 2014. With a strong background in support roles, Cindy previously worked as an Executive Assistant at Kane and Finkel and The Representation Project, where support was provided to key individuals and projects in healthcare communications and social advocacy. Prior experience includes serving as a Protocol Assistant in the Mayor's Office of Protocol in San Francisco, facilitating relations with dignitaries, and handling special civic events. Earlier in the career, Cindy gained experience as a Client Service Representative at Focus Pointe Global. Cindy holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Business Management from San Francisco State University, and furthered education at Uppsala University.
Institute for the Future
Institute for the Future is the world’s leading futures organization. For over 50 years, businesses, governments, and social impact organizations have depended upon IFTF global forecasts, custom research, foresight education and training to navigate complex change and develop world-ready strategies. IFTF methodologies and toolsets yield coherent views of transformative possibilities across all sectors that together support a more sustainable future. Institute for the Future is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, California.