Cynthia Smith

(After a year break of working at BFR. The BFR Board hired me to head up a new peer counseling department. After approximately five years of leading this department I retired.)

Lead a group of 20 peer counseling volunteers to meet with our mothers from the Babies and More side of the Bartow Family Resources. This meetings entailed listening to and encouraging our mothers and families in their season of life. The Relationship Center also ministered to the community members seeking someone to listen to their emotional pain.

• Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making
• Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.
• Enhanced board effectiveness by implementing innovative strategies and best practices.
• Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
• Supervised staff and volunteers
• Community spokesperson for BFR