My Story

My journey didn't begin in a classroom or a corporate boardroom. It began in the real world, working alongside communities, teams, and organizations that were doing important work but struggling to make it stick.

For over two decades, I've worked across diverse sectors, helping move ideas forward through every stage of a project, from the early conversations where vision takes shape, through the messy middle where momentum gets tested, to the point where something real and lasting has been built.

Again and again, I found myself working with organizations that had exceptional potential. Passionate people. Good intentions. Real community needs. But somewhere between the plan and the reality, things would stall. Not because the work wasn't worth doing, but because the human side of change, getting everyone moving in the same direction, is genuinely hard.

That's what drew me to this work. And it's what keeps me in it.

Because change and project management aren't just about plans and processes. They're about people. And when people feel genuinely heard and equipped to lead, that's when something really shifts.

How I Work

I come alongside organizations wherever they are on their journey. There's no predetermined plan I bring through the door, because every team, every community, every challenge is different. What I do bring is curiosity, patience, and two decades of hard-earned experience watching what works and what doesn't.

I ask questions. I listen to leadership and to the people doing the work every day. I help teams build shared understanding, cut through the complexity, and find a clear path forward. And when our work together is done, the goal is always the same: teams have the confidence, the tools, and the knowledge to keep going because lasting impact isn't built on consultant dependency.

It's built on empowering others.


My Credentials

Education & Certifications:

  • Human Resources & Labour Relations (with Distinction) – Athabasca University

  • Economic Development Diploma – University of Waterloo

  • Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) – University of Toronto

  • AI Certification for SMEs - Keyin College

Recent Experience:

  • National Project Manager – Women's Economic Council of Canada (2022-2025)

  • Director of Economic Development – Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay (2019-2020)

  • Project Manager – Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark (2020-2022)

  • Cultural Craft Planner - Trinity Historical Society (2014-2018)

  • Current Board Director – Economic Development Association of NL (EDANL)

"As a seasoned professional in the non-profit sector, Cyndy stands out for her ability to coordinate multifaceted projects across multiple regions while maintaining a strong focus on quality and timeliness. Notably, she successfully collaborated with over 40 external partners across Canada, demonstrating excellent resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills, which are key components in any project's success."

Marie Bassey, President | Women's Economic Council

"Collaborating with Cyndy Stead on strategic national initiatives within the Canadian Geoparks Network has been both productive and inspiring. Her ability to foster meaningful partnerships and drive forward-thinking projects has significantly strengthened the network and advanced its impact."

Manda Maggs | Canadian Geoparks Network (CGN)

"Cyndy's approach to project management and specifically her ability to recognize the value of everyone's contribution and roles, enabled greater engagement and depth of learning throughout the initiative. If you are looking for support in the areas of organizational change, community engagement, or facilitation and/or project management, I highly recommend Cyndy."

Chanel Grenaway | Chanel Grenaway and Associates Inc.


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