Cindy is an attorney with over 35 years of experience advocating to strengthen public assistance programs for low-income Floridians. Before joining FPI,  she worked at Florida Legal Services and Legal Services of Greater Miami, where she represented indigent clients to maximize access to programs that provide work supports, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Reemployment Assistance (RA) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Cindy has extensive experience as an advocate and lobbyist for policies that promote financial security for all Floridians. Cindy received her B.A. from the University of Tennessee and her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University. She focuses on safety net programs for low-income Floridians.