the new Associate Director of Racial Relations in the Office of Life, Justice, and Peace for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, integrates her academic background in Psychology and Business Management with a deep commitment to her Catholic faith. A Padre Serra parishioner, she actively volunteers in women’s, divorce healing, and racial justice ministries. Cynthia also serves on the board of CLUE-VC (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice Ventura County). Her involvement emphasizes a holistic approach to community engagement, promoting economic justice within/beyond the Archdiocese while fostering diversity and interfaith collaboration.