Cindy Zurchin

Dr. Cindy Zurchin is a resilience and leadership expert, keynote speaker, American Red Cross Power of Red Hero, and author. She equips people with practical strategies to navigate adversity, prevent burnout, and lead themselves and others with integrity. Her work spans keynote stages, classrooms, and boardrooms.

Drawing on decades of experience in education, healthcare, business, and leadership she helps individuals, teams, and organizations build the resilience needed to lead with courage and thrive through adversity when life challenges them most.

Dr. Zurchin serves as an Assistant Professor at Point Park University and is the founder of Cynthia's School of Dance and Music, LLC established in 1988 to help young people build confidence and resilience through the arts. Her other books include The Whale Done! School and Ballerina on Wheels. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, John, and is the proud mother of two sons.