Biography
Cynthia Figueroa is the former president and CEO of the North Philly-based nonprofit Congreso de Latinos Unidos, a multi-service agency that aims “strengthen Latino communities through social, economic, education and health services, leadership development and advocacy.” She now serves as commissioner of the city’s Department of Human Services, within the Health and Human Services Cabinet.
Generocity Coverage (7 posts)
- Philadelphia’s rush to reconcile
- Power Moves: Cynthia Figueroa appointed to lead City’s new Office of Children and Families
- Joanna Otero-Cruz takes on Gurney Street
- POPPYN’s video report on foster care in Philly is making waves at DHS
- Moving On: Congreso President and CEO Cynthia Figueroa
- If you’re not engaged with poverty at some level, ‘You’re privileged’
- Students: What Can Philly do to Transform Outcomes for Young Men of Color?
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