Cynthia co-founded SeaCrest in 2006 with partner, Janice Moore. Utilizing more than 20 years of experience in certification program development and maintenance, accreditation, project management, and marketing/communications, she provides strategic guidance to organizations seeking ways to improve their programs and communicate better with stakeholders. She supports SeaCrest’s overall belief that certification programs, no matter the size or scope, can make a positive impact.

Cynthia’s focus at SeaCrest is to build relationships with clients, serve as a strategic partner to volunteer and staff leaders, and provide experienced project management. As an active member of the credentialing community, she believes in sharing knowledge and experience to build a stronger and connected credentialing community. Cynthia is a long-time member and volunteer of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Certification Network Group (CNG), and has shared her experience through speaking engagements at conferences and webinars hosted by ICE, the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS), Association of Test Publishers, and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

Cynthia studied marketing and communications at Virginia Tech and earned a Master’s degree in journalism at New York University. She is a fierce fan of the Virginia Tech Hokies and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children (also loyal Hokies fans). While she may live inside the DC Beltway, collaboration and teamwork with clients and staff are essential to her working style and to delivering top-notch results.