Cynthia Smith

Cynthia Smith, a seasoned advocate with over 25 years of global development policy and program leadership experience, is the senior director of global initiatives for Humentum. In addition to leading the participatory design, implementation, and evaluation of development programs across the Americas and Southeast Asia, Cynthia has mobilized civil society advocacy with the Organization of American States, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, global development policy fora, U.S. Congress, and U.S. executive branch agencies. She has expertise in organizational governance, compliance, risk, and accountability; participatory processes; access to justice; and network and coalition building.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Living our values — confronting violence against women

over 1 year ago // Sponsored by CHS Alliance and Humentum

From impunity to accountability, the humanitarian and development sector must do more to address sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment against women. CHS Alliance and Humentum provide some context on the need for a victim/survivor-centered approach.

Opinion: Equitable development — aspiration or actuality?

over 2 years ago // Sponsored by Humentum

The movement toward equity across the global development sector is real, and the need to shift power to those closest to the work is at a pivotal stage. Humentum discusses the barriers and what’s needed to drive progress forward.

Opinion: Why we're called upon to be 'trust keepers'

over 6 years ago // Accountability

How do we, as social sector organizations, best demonstrate and achieve trust in today’s environment? Humentum’s Cynthia Smith explains.

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