Cindy is the parent of two neurodivergent children, an "NDIS Mum" and an educator with over 15 years of experience working in Australia and internationally. She has a strong interest in inclusive and alternative schooling pathways, international education models, and democratic education.

Cindy holds postgraduate qualifications in Community Services (TAFE) and Teaching English as an Additional Language (Bond University), as well as a Bachelor of Education from USQ. She completed a postgraduate short course in Autism at QUT and then commenced her Master’s degree in Autism & Neurodivergent Studies at the University of Wollongong. The University of Wollongong is one of the few universities offering a specialised pathway toward accreditation with the Developmental Educators Australia (DEA) as a Developmental Educator.

In addition to her tertiary studies, Cindy is trained in the Berry Street Education Model and the Sounds-Write approach to teaching reading. She currently works with the Department of Education as an Inclusion professional, mentoring and up-skilling teachers, liaising with Allied Health professionals, and supporting children and families in their child's schooling journey.