Endorsements

I know Cindy as a mentor, colleague, professor, and friend. I believe Cindy is the perfect real world manifestation of “A Girl’s Guide to Swagger.” In her career as a real estate developer, Cindy was able to tap into her deep convictions and core values to hold her own in a traditionally male dominated field. The strength of her internal resources and clarity of her vision enabled her to bring complex, risky multi-million dollar projects to successful fruition. This high confidence and high technical competence, combined with Cindy’s more traditionally female instincts regarding beauty, harmony, and collaboration are magical. Whether it be in the role of teaching college students, mentoring young professionals, or working through difficult financial, architectural, or construction dilemmas, Cindy’s swagger brings inspiration, heart, and strong reassurance to the subject.

Willa Johnson, friend and colleague

At five-foot-three, for decades Cindy has been working among straight-laced and powerful engineers, investment bankers, developers, and elected officials, swaggering her way to the top of every obstacle, turning each one into an opportunity. When Cindy left her job developing affordable housing, the party was full of men who admitted that Cindy was clearly in charge on her projects made sure they did their jobs, on time and on budget, and that they couldn’t admire her more. Now Cindy has once again arranged her career to fit her goals, and she is preparing to share her swaggering secrets with the world. Sexism be-damned, Cindy can help you learn the attitudes and action that produce win-win opportunities wherever a challenge exists.

Carol Devenir, friend and author