Cynthia Brielh

Since 2008, Cynthia has served with World Vision as the National Director for Women of Vision. Cynthia has a B.S in nursing from the University of Washington and did her graduate work in business. A former nurse educator and entrepreneur, she has also served as Vice President of Strategic Solutions Inc. a technology consulting company. Cynthia has lived in Ethiopia and worked as a development officer with Agros International, supporting rural farming families and private land reform in Central America. Cynthia serves on a number of non-profit boards including as a founding board member for the Institute for Business Technology and Ethics. Recognizing women and girls as critical partners in development, World Vision and its U.S. based mobilization effort, Women of Vision, work to equip, protect, and advocate for women in nearly 100 countries. Programs help women access health care, recover or protect themselves from exploitation, become educated and literate, access credit and economic opportunities, and gain influence in their community to promote peace building and sustainable social change. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.