From her personal experience, she knows that the diagnosis of a brain tumor is not only a life-altering experience for the patient, but also for all family members and close friends. Cindy is actively engaged in the Foundation and proudly supports its mission to improve the quality of life for those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. Cindy is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ellevate Executive Search in Chicago. Her firm helps build out sales teams for healthcare technology and services vendors. Cindy also regularly serves as a conduit between potential investors and startups seeking funding. She resides in Chicago with her husband, Jeff, and their three sons.