Cynthia Brinkley
Board Director & Former President/COO, Centene Corporation
Cynthia Brinkley is an experienced executive and board director recognized at the state and national level for her accomplishments across the corporate, public, educational, and not-for-profit sectors. She has held leadership roles with highly respected organizations including Centene, General Motors, AT&T, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and the University of Missouri.
Known for her deep community involvement, Cynthia has served in leadership and advisory capacities for more than 25 civic, public, educational, and non-profit organizations. Her expertise spans P&L oversight, operations, business development, human resources, talent development, culture transformation, acquisition integration, and public, regulatory, and legislative affairs. Cynthia is particularly skilled at bringing diverse stakeholders together to drive meaningful change and deliver sustainable results.