Speaking
Cynthia knows that advocacy isn't just for experts - it's for everyone.
Raising kids strengthened her resolve to stand up for her values and build a better world even without a background in politics. As a committed volunteer, she learned from leading non-partisan advocacy organizations how to speak out to people in power to influence decisions. She’s coached activists across the country since 2007, providing both inspiration and practical tools.
Cynthia has delivered presentations and workshops for organizations including PTA, The World Bank, the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life Campaign, RESULTS, Webster University, and the St. Louis Hispanic Leaders Group. She is a 2026 Moth StorySLAM winner. She speaks on a variety of topics including empowerment of women and mothers, citizen engagement, global health, and poverty.
See below or download her speaker sheet for descriptions of her most popular keynote speeches and workshops along with testimonials. Click here for video samples of Cynthia speaking.
Contact Cynthia to discuss how she can help inspire your group!
Keynote:
From Changing Diapers to Changing the World
Mothers can be excellent advocates to promote policies that will make the world a better place for our families. Levin’s goal is to empower moms to move from thinking, “I can’t change the world. I’m just a mom” to “I can change the world because I’m a mom!” With motherhood as her motivation, Levin has coached advocates nationwide on several issues, including nutrition, health, and education for over fifteen years. Hear her personal story of becoming a powerful mom-advocate and the insights she learned. Key takeaway points:
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Five reasons moms are ideal for advocacy
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Ways advocacy can benefit us and our families
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Types of powerful advocacy actions moms can take to reach out to elected officials
Keynote:
Use Your Outside Voice
Everyone can learn to be a powerful advocate, no experience required! Issue-based, relational advocacy empowers us to feel less helpless about big problems in our communities and our country. Leave prepared to write, speak, and advocate with confidence. Key takeaway points:
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Government is complicated, but advocacy can be easy
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We make the greatest impact when we speak outside of our own echo chambers and comfort zones
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You are the top expert in your own lived experience and reasons you care about your issue
Workshop:
Letters to the Editor...Your Voice in Print
Imagine having your words delivered straight to homes and inboxes of thousands of people, including your elected officials! Discover easy messaging tools to create focused, concise letters that newspapers will love to publish. Perfect for beginning advocates or those wanting to hone media skills. Key takeaway points:
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Why letters to the editor are powerful advocacy tools
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Limitations of artificial intelligence in writing for advocacy
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Two different easy-to-use formats to take the frustration out of writing.
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Tips for making your letters attractive for publishing
Testimonials
"Cynthia is a dedicated and fierce leader! I’ve seen her rally groups lobbying at conferences, expertly navigate virtual hill days and be an all out rockstar. One of my favorite moments with Cynthia was when she spoke at a CARE event with her daughter. Her seeds planted in the next generation of fearless leaders was an inspiration and incredible asset to cultivating leaders and agents for change."
Jasmine Payne
Congressman John R. Lewis Social Justice Fellow at U.S. House of Representatives
"Cindy gave two outstanding addresses to advocates in Texas recently. Her media training was the best one I've ever attended. She gave clear examples and took the audience through the process of writing media pieces step by step. In particular, her takedown of a ChatGPT-produced letter to the editor was both informative and entertaining. The audience was fully engaged and asked lots of questions.
The second session was equally fantastic, a talk on building bridges and the power of advocacy. Cindy shared her personal motivations with passion. I found it deeply moving. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to hear Cindy speak and witness her formidable facilitation and storytelling skills."
Deborah Lash
Senior Manager, Creative and Brand at RESULTS
“Cynthia has channeled her passion for children, moms, and families into her advocacy and has become a leader and inspiration. She has a human approach to everything she does—she demonstrates that creating change starts with creating relationships, whether that be with one’s family, community, or members of Congress.”
Ken Patterson
Director of Global Grassroots Advocacy at RESULTS
“Cynthia, a fellow advocate for global health and other social issues, has a gift for crafting messages that are accurate, informative and engaging. She does this whether speaking, writing or organizing. She would be first on my list if I needed a speaker or writer to appeal to an audience that needs to be convinced or inspired.”
Paula Kiger
Editor, Writer, and Social Media Specialist
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