Cindy Myers

Hello, I'm Cindy Myers. I'm a C-level executive with advanced organization development education and expertise. I've led a diverse array of not-for-profit companies and consulted to individuals, businesses, start up ventures, government and nonprofit organizations. I hold a M.A. in Counseling Psychology, a M.A. in Organizational Development and a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems.

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Cindy Myers is a senior executive and organizational development specialist with extraordinary strategic, analytical and people skills for change management, leadership development, strategic planning, business planning, and systems change. Cindy Myers is adept at directing cross-functional teams; builds powerful relationships focused on customer satisfaction, employee engagement and business results. Cindy Myers has excellent oral and written communication and powerful executive presentation skills. CINDY MYERS HAS EXPERTISE ALONG THREE VECTORS: ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT - Strategic Planning - Team Leadership & Facilitation - Project & Proposal Development - Organizational Assessment - Leadership Development EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT - P&L Responsibility - Strategic Direction - Business Modeling & Planning - Talent Management - Restructures & Turnarounds CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - Behavioral health diagnostics & treatment - Best practices in mental health & substance use programming - Clinical consultation, training and supervision - Quality assurance - Research and evaluation

Chief Executive Officer at Marin Services for Women

September 2008 - August 2011

Led the redesign, rebranding and strategic positioning of CARF-accredited addiction treatment center with a reputation for innovation and excellence in treatment standards and outcomes. o Raised and managed over $3M in new revenues o Drove the development of integrated substance use and behavioral health treatment services o Increased service utilization by over 25 % o Led the creation of MIS that successfully networked and integrated clinical, demographic, outcome and billing data o Designed and led strategic plan development that positioned MSW strategically to leverage its position in the industry and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Executive Director at Center for Restorative Practice (aka Coordinated Youth Services Council)

1995 - 2008

Large government-nonprofit multi-year systems-change project for families with children involved involved in multiple public agencies (i.e, Child Welfare, Mental Health, Special Education, Health, Juvenile Justice) o Created, implemented and taught the "Family Network" model of comprehensive, collaborative multidisciplinary treatment teams. o Diversified service portfolio by applying the "Family Network" model to other multiple stakeholder situations in which conflict was present, collaborative planning was sought and healing was needed o Designed and implemented action-research based evaluation of Marin's Dependency Court system. o Created data-driven program evaluation system. o Researched, published and taught on subjects ranging from group decision making to collaborative leadership to social justice in the helping professions and more.

Psychotherapist - CA State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Private psychotherapy practice

1986 - 1999

Licensed since 1986. License is active and in good standing

President, Board of Directors at Coordinated Youth Services Council

1992 - 1994

Treasurer, Board of Directors at California Assoc. of Marriage and Family Therapists, Marin Chapter

1990 - 1994

Associate Director at Youth Advocates

1986 - 1994

Designed and led comprehensive behavioral and health promotion service programs for adolescents and their families.

Program Director at CSN

1984 - 1986

Designed and led shelter, counseling, peer advocacy and recreational service programs for adults with serious mental illness and were homeless.

Principal at The Myers Group: Executive Consultants

September 1999

Organizational and management consultation and contract staff for government, nonprofit, and business clients. Expert in strategic planning and business plan development; financial management; grant writing; leadership development; organizational assessment and intervention; change management. Sample projects include: o Organizational Turnaround: Designed turnaround assessment and plan for nonprofit organizations in jeopardy, combining leadership strategy, change management and process improvement. Deliverables: Full Scope Functional Assessment, Gap Analysis, Turnaround Plan Design and Execution. o Healthcare Services Integration: Consultant to government agencies and their nonprofit partners on integration of behavioral and primary health care services. Deliverables: Change Readiness Assessment, Project Design, Gap Analysis, Change Management Plan Design and Execution o Program and Proposal Development: Program design and funding proposal writing for federal, state and locally funded behavioral health and social services projects. Deliverables: Planning Facilitation, Program Design, Budget Development, Proposal Documents o Executive Consultation: Coaching and consultation to senior leaders on staff alignment, strategic planning, business models and organizational change. Deliverables: Facilitation, Training Programs, Plan Documents. o Leadership Development: Designed unique leadership development offering for consulting firms specializing in training and social sector organization development. Deliverables: Gap Analysis, Individual Assessment, Organizational Learning Plans.

Fielding Graduate University

1998 – 2004

PhD

Concentration: Human and Organizational Systems

Fielding Graduate University

1998 – 2004

MA

Concentration: Organization Development

Fielding Graduate University

1998 – 2004

PhD

Fielding Graduate University

1998 – 2004

MA

Concentration: Organization Development

Sonoma State University

1982 – 1985

MA

Concentration: Counseling Psychology

Sonoma State University

1982 – 1985

MA

Concentration: Counseling Psychology

Eastern Washington University

1975 – 1979

BA

Concentration: Applied Psychology

Eastern Washington University

1975 – 1979

BA

Concentration: Applied Psychology

Shadle Park High School

1972 – 1975

Shadle Park High School

1972 – 1975

Health reform policy and strategy, system theories of organizational development, cognitive neuroscience, critical social theory and discourse analysis, cats, jazz, classical and opera, country and old-school R&B music, theater and art, travel, golf, independent film, good food, good friends, intelligent conversation.