Cynthia Barajas

Cynthia Barajas is an experienced education and claims management professional currently serving as the Senior Managing Director, Partnerships for Teach For America in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Since October 2018, Cynthia has held various leadership roles, including Managing Director of Placement and Partnerships and Director of Placements and Partnerships, focusing on hiring processes and strategic partnerships within the community. Prior to this role, Cynthia worked at Cigna as a Claims Senior Associate, where responsibilities included managing long-term disability claims and enhancing project efficiencies. Cynthia's teaching background includes serving as a Bilingual Teacher for the Dallas Independent School District, where student performance significantly improved under their guidance. Cynthia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Methodist University.