Who We Are
Solutions for Success
I founded Cynthesis Consulting after two decades of dedicated and demanding work in public, private, and non-profit organizations.
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I am a licensed therapist, college faculty, former Peace Officer, Executive Director, and Mayor.
In each of these roles I was known as a skilled listener, collaborator, and bridge builder between diverse constituencies with competing, and often conflicting, desires and interests.
I utilize a public health approach, believing that health and well-being of organizations, individuals, and communities is improved when we have the resources, services, and supports to prevent challenges from occurring.
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My work has taken me into city halls, juvenile halls, jails, county, regional and state government, managed healthcare clinics, non-profits, and higher education. In each of these settings I encountered complex issues that may seem disparate, but through this diversity of experience I have learned the skills to identify strengths, zero-in on the root causes of challenges, and to utilize existing resources to build sustainable solutions to meet the needs of each of my clients.
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At Cynthesis Consulting I believe that when we bring ideas, resources, and people together we can create solutions that improve our community and each other.
How I Work
I love to solve problems - to find solutions to challenges that improve our community and each other.
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If it’s a program, project or team that isn’t producing desired outcomes, information gathering necessary to make a policy decision, a barrier preventing goal achievement, a conflict that threatens to derail progress, or if the problem is unclear, I leverage strengths and provide thoughtful analysis to help you achieve your goals, maximize your impact and
create sustainable change.
Authentic Engagement
I start with listening. I discover as much as I can about your situation so I can accurately identify the root causes of the issue and lay out a solution-oriented plan to move forward. I engage with you in the pursuit of your goals.
Strategic Thinking
Finding effective and sustainable solutions is a result of accurate assessment, comprehensive understanding of the issue, evaluation of opportunities and risks, and thoughtful implementation planning. I design our plan with flexibility in mind, proactively anticipating change rather than reacting after it occurs. I approach client services through a dynamic process that focuses on maximizing results.
Intentional Action
I am action oriented and solution focused. My approach of combining authentic engagement and responsive strategy allows me to deliver deliberate actions to address issues head on. I'm confident I'll help you achieve measurable outcomes, experience success, and maximize your impact by creating sustainable change.
Our Valued Partnerships
Our Testimonials Do the Talking
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Lun Wang, LCSW
I met Cynthia while working on my Masters in Social Work. Through the professional development and ongoing coaching from Cynthia, today I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and senior manager at a local non-profit in Santa Cruz. I have held many manager and supervisor positions over the years and I have continued to hold the core values and integrity of practice that Cynthia taught me at the beginning of my career. Cynthia taught me how to be brave in my role as a leader, how to stay close to the ground to the people we serve, and lead with integrity. I absolutely recommend Cynthia as a professional development resource and leadership coach.