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

As a lifelong learner, Cynthia recently completed courses in Public Relations and Gerontology. She holds a diploma in Creative Arts, a BA in History, and is fluent in French. Cynthia has studied acting, singing and dance; she has performed on stage and in indie film.