Cindy Cheeks
Cindy Cheeks brings 18 years of nonprofit leadership, from volunteer to executive director, advancing causes like disaster recovery, racial reconciliation, poverty alleviation, and child welfare.
A practitioner of collective impact, she has served Mississippi since 2018 by strengthening collaboration in the child welfare system.
A certified Hope Navigator through the Hope Science Research Center, she blends nonprofit experience with hope science to shift policies from short-term fixes to lasting empowerment. Cindy shares her expertise through services, speaking, and workshops.
Recent engagements include the Mississippi Juvenile Justice Conference, Youth Court Judges Conference, MS Balance of State Continuum of Care, MS Home Corporation Developers Conference, and the Christian Stewardship Alliance of the Philippines.