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).
