Cynthia McKinney Drayton

Cynthia McKinney Drayton is a seasoned fundraising professional currently serving as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Project ECHO.1 She has been in this role since September 2020, based in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area.1

Professional Experience

Cynthia has an extensive background in developing strategic partnerships and leading grant initiatives across various sectors. Her areas of expertise include:

• Sustainability
• Technology
• Gender equity
• Education
• Financial inclusion
• Health

Prior to her current position, she held several notable roles:

• Senior Corporate Relations Consultant at ECHO Institute (October 2019 - September 2020)1
• Senior Consultant at Cause Consulting (December 2018 - July 2019)1
• Senior Partnership Consultant at Ashoka (December 2017 - December 2018)1
• Senior Engagement Manager at Ashoka (June 2008 - December 2017)1

Education and Certifications

Cynthia's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Mount Holyoke College1
• Master of Arts in Communications from New York University1
• GRI Certification from the Global Reporting Initiative, obtained in October 20181

Skills and Expertise

In her various roles, Cynthia has demonstrated proficiency in:

• Developing and leading strategic partnerships with corporations and foundations
• Designing and managing corporate social responsibility strategies and programs
• Knowledge creation and dissemination
• Strategy and branding
• Media and community management
• Marketing
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Budget management
• Mentoring and training colleagues

Cynthia is multilingual, with proficiency in French.1 Her diverse experience and skills make her well-suited for her current role at Project ECHO, where she focuses on scaling the organization's efforts to provide timely and appropriate care for patients with treatable diseases and chronic health conditions globally.1