Cynthia Dunlavy holds a diploma in Creative Arts, a BA in History, and is fluent in French. With a commitment to lifelong learning, Cynthia has completed courses in Gerontology, Public Relations and is currently studying Urban Sustainability. In her spare time, Cynthia is an omnivorous reader, and photographer. 

Cynthia has lived in Montreal, Windsor, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, and Waterloo. She lives car-free and is an advocate for sustainable communities. She is a supporter of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Hope Blooms, Coady Institute’s Circle of Abundance – Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Leadership, and Food Banks Canada.