CYNTHIA KNAPEK
President, CEO & Facilitator
In 2012, Cynthia was named President & CEO of LeadingBetter and the Leadership Louisville Center. In 2020, Cynthia was named one of the Most Admired CEO’s by Business First. Cynthia is particularly proud that the work the Center has done to foster inclusivity and embrace diversity was recognized with the 2016 Champion of Diversity Award from the Urban League.
She previously served as the national Chair of the board for the Association of Leadership Programs. ALP ‘s mission is to recognize excellence, foster innovation, and build networks for community leadership programs across the country.
Before joining Leadership Louisville, Cynthia’s work included engagements with government, Fortune 500 and other social sector organizations. Cynthia serves on numerous community boards including the Downtown Development Corporation and co-chairs the Greater Louisville Inc. (Chamber of Commerce) Business Council to End Racism.
She has a master’s degree from the University of Louisville as well as several certifications in leadership training and organizational development.
Talks, Keynotes, & Topics
From young leaders to c-suite executives, Cynthia facilitates a variety of topics for every audience of leader.
- Raise the NetWorth of Your Network
- Mastering the Art of Delegation
- Managing Priorities (Not Time!)
Want to book Cynthia for your next event?
Contact Paul Bolton, Director of Business Development, to learn more.