People may forget what you said, people may forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel."
-Maya Angelou
Cindy has a deep passion for unlocking the potential in others and the transformation of individuals and teams, with an attention to self-awareness and awareness of others.
About
Cindy is a multifaceted marketing expert and leadership coach with diverse experience in leading, directing and execution of integrated global marketing and business strategies in entrepreneurial and large organizations for both profit and non-profit environments. She has been involved in an array of industries that have provided a broad base of experience: telecommunications, technology, health care, non-profit, global development, higher education and the social impact sector.
Her balance of corporate and non-profit experience has provided a depth of insight and perspective on how leaders and teams operate and highlighted the critical understanding that, as organizations and as people, we are all far more alike than we are different. She learned that she has a unique ability to unlock the potential in others and views communications and relationships as key to enabling authentic leadership, as well as high performing teams.
Cindy speaks to groups and organizations about authentic leadership, the value of engagement, board development and the critical importance of culture and brand as cornerstones for success
Expertise
Fundraising/development, public/media relations, celebrity engagement, executive communications, corporate engagement/cause related marketing, donor engagement, brand management, corporate communications, digital execution, events, community and volunteer outreach, education, institutional business development, major donor cultivation, and overall marketing strategy
Community Support
Advisory Councils/Board of Directors:
Classy Leadership Council 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Bridgespan CMO Braintrust Advisory Council
To The Market Strategic Advisor
Published
Background
Co-founded Brite Dandelion, LLC
Coached leaders in various sectors to increase self-awareness and achieve their professional goals
Coached executive leaders and teams supporting strategic/tactical initiatives
Led global teams in marketing and resource development to enable revenue diversification goals
Responsible for facilitating growth through marketing and sales strategy and delivering best in class client services
Extensive experience in fundraising, program frameworks and messaging strategies for international development efforts.
Expert digital engagement strategist
Education
Leadership Coaching Certificate, Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies
MBA, University of Texas at Arlington
BS, Washburn University, BBA
Personal
Cindy resides in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area with her family.
