Cynthia is a Western North Carolina native. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and earned her Master of Public Affairs from UNC Greensboro. Cynthia has job experience in public housing, public transportation, and local government planning. She is a certified through the American Institute of Certified Planners and is also a certified floodplain manager and a licensed realtor. Cynthia’s pastimes include traveling, reading, and enjoying good hikes and great meals with family and friends.