Cynthia Pinchback-Hines is racial justice educator and co-op developer for Co-op Cincy, where
she serves on the Board and leads Power in Numbers: Black Co-op U, a 14-week intensive
training designed to help Black-led businesses work through the process of launching a
cooperative.Cynthia holds a PhD. in Educational Leadership for Higher Education. Her professional
experience spans 4 decades in educational and corporate settings, where she has led major
transformative organizational efforts. A native of Danville, Virginia, Cynthia believes she has
been called to serve, whether as community activist, community organizer, or educator. The
Cincinnati Enquirer named her one of the ten most influential educators in Greater Cincinnati
and presented her with a Diversity Leadership Award for her achievements at Cognis
Corporation.