| Cynthia is a highly esteemed expert in the technology sector advocacy, boasts unparalleled experience in corporate strategy and managing regulatory risk. With a rich background in advising top-tier companies, she widely recognized for navigating the legislative and regulatory processes methodically, providing strategic counsel to Silicon Valley giants and tech startups alike.
Previous to joining California Strategies, Cynthia founded CG Consulting Group, Inc., also known as (CG) ², in 2003. For 14 years as the founder and operator of her own company, she dedicated her time ensuring client success by strategically navigating the legislative process and overcoming regulatory hurdles at the state or federal level. Primarily focusing on the technology sector, her 24-year experience in tech policy and finance has distinguished her as one of the well-known advisors in the industry.
Prior to returning to her private practice, Cynthia served as the California Director for TechNet, the leading bipartisan political network of CEOs that promotes the growth of the innovation economy. She shepherded long-term relationships between technology leaders and policymakers both on the state and federal levels and on both sides of the aisle promoting advancements in technology. Before joining TechNet, Cynthia worked with various state legislators, public officials, Members of Congress, and the U.S. Senate providing policy and political strategy. Her understanding of politics at the different levels of government is respected by elected officials and colleagues in both Sacramento and on Capitol Hill.
In augmenting her experience, she also worked at the global think tank the RAND Corporation as well as completing a graduate externship at the United Nations Information Centre in Washington, D.C.
Cynthia’s expansive, her political acumen extends to finance, banking, and investment securities, positioning her as a trusted advisor. She worked in the investment securities industry for top firms such as Credit Suisse First Boston Technology Group, Barclays Global Investors, and Merrill Lynch for 7 years.
Currently, Cynthia serves on the Board of Advisors for Pepperdine University, School of Public Policy, Board of Directors for Golden State Opportunity, and Corporate Board of Directors for Abstract AI and serves National Committee for Latino Victory Fund. She is also recognized as National Board of Director Emeritus for the New Leaders Council for her 10+ year service to the organization.
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