Cynthia F. Figueroa
JEVS Human Services
Philadelphia, PA USA
"Without women, there’s no democracy."
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Cynthia F.'s work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Government, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Studio Arts
Spring Hill College
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I earned a degree in fine arts as a studio art major, focusing on photography, ceramics, and painting, but wasn’t sure what career path I wanted to pursue.
2.
Through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, I worked with female inmates and domestic violence survivors, which sparked my passion for social justice.
3.
I started my career in Philadelphia at Congresso, working alongside mentors to develop my leadership skills.
4.
Moving from nonprofit leadership, I served two mayors and managed five city departments as deputy mayor of Philadelphia.
5.
Now, leading JEVS Human Services, I oversee programs like Orleans Technical College that focus on building economic independence.
6.
I’ve also expanded our services outside of traditional trade services by introducing healthcare programs like practical nursing and certified medical assistance training.
