Cynthia Dunlavy holds a DEC in Creative Arts, a BA in History, et elle est bilingue. With a commitment to lifelong learning, she has completed courses in gerontology, public relations and Indigenous Canada. In Fall 2021, she will begin the Graduate Diploma in Climate Risk Management. In addition, as a trained actor who has performed with local theatre and in indie film, Cynthia understands the importance of creative and divergent thinking.

Cynthia has lived in Montreal, Windsor, Toronto, Ottawa, Waterloo and Halifax. She lives car-free and is an advocate for sustainable communities.