Cynthia Villalon

Cynthia is a native of Oakland with 23 years’ experience in the non-profit sector. Her non-profit background includes grants management and finance from various federal, state and foundation sources. Her financial oversight experience included a $50 million annual budget in grants and contracts revenue supporting various programs in both domestic and global public health. Her strength is in federal grants management, OMB guidelines and compliance. Public health, youth education, and employment sectors have been key areas of interest and experience for Cynthia. After 13 years in the private sector across management, finance, training and staff development in telecommunications sales and technical support, she found her home working with a non-profit biotech education organization supporting high school youth on a path to success. Cynthia’s true passion is supporting organizations that reach youth in need.