Cynthia Simpson, M.Ed, CAE has extensive knowledge and expertise in the association industry. Ms. Simpson’s previous positions incorporated membership, business development, operations, and meeting planning. She has given numerous workshops and co-authored several publications and articles focusing on mentoring, work-life integration, and implicit bias. Ms. Simpson is a graduate of Syracuse University with a B.S. in Business Management and George Mason University with an M.Ed in Curriculum Instruction and Design. She is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and serves as a volunteer on the Gold Circle Awards Committee.

Favorite Charity:  All4Paws is a dog and cat rescue organization that addresses the physical and emotional needs of abandoned animals through an evolving holistic approach. As a compassionate no-kill rescue organization we strive to responsibly rescue, take care of, and place as many owner-less or scheduled to die, lost, abandoned, and/or abused animals as possible while being a valued community resource. https://all4pawssc.org/