With over 25 years of experience in construction risk management, Cynthia provides thoughtful leadership and oversight for all comprehensive corporate risk management and insurance programs for Bernards. She collaborates closely with operations, project management, safety, human resources, legal, and estimating departments to implement risk management policies and procedures that protect our company assets and minimize liability exposure to our teams and all stakeholders.
An accomplished industry thought leader, Cynthia serves as an advisory board member for the School of Risk Management at CSU Fullerton and on the board of directors for the Orange County Chapter of Risk and Insurance Managers Society (RIMS). She’s been awarded Safety Professional of the Year by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and has earned several other industry recognitions. Her collaborative approach to strategic partnerships has been instrumental in cultivating trusted relationships within the construction industry risk management community. She focuses on creating and fostering a safe space for open communication where teams work together to develop innovative risk and safety solutions to complex construction challenges.
Cynthia is especially proud of her efforts to empower people to grow personally and professionally. She devotes a great deal of her free time mentoring first generation college-goers, immigrants, and minorities, with an emphasis on young women.