Cindi counts many authors through the years as her influences. This eclectic list includes Lord Byron, Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Maya Angelou. As a lifelong disability advocate, she serves on the board of her employer’s disability affinity group, advocating for rights for people with disabilities (PWD) in the workplace and statewide. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), The Florida Authors & Publishers Association (FAPA), and a professional member of the Cat Writers Association (CWA). Cindi’s Artist Statement: I live life creatively, seeking to use my enthusiasm, knowledge, and humor to teach, motivate, inspire, and entertain.

Cat Writers Certificate of Excellence