Cynthia has worked in the field of early childhood for the past 20 years. She has over 10 years classroom experience in Early Childhood Education and went on to work with educators to improve the quality for children and families as well as increase the rates of early intervention. She has served on the board for the Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children, the Tulsa Early Childhood Association as well as the Tulsa Workgroup for Infant Mental Health. Cynthia is an active member of the Children's Consortium, a legislative advocacy group for children's issues. Currently, Cynthia is the Coordinator for Children's Behavioral Health Initiatives at Mental Health Association Oklahoma.