Cynthia Shannon-Hutchison Email & Phone Number

Cynthia has over 20 years experience in non-profit and academic leadership. Her approachable, down-to-earth leadership style opens communication to create an empowering and encouraging atmosphere where ideas can be implemented and successes celebrated.As Senior Director for Research Administration at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, Cynthia led an office of 15 that managed ~$50M research expenditures annually providing both pre- and post-award services.At the University of Chicago, Cynthia held positions ranging from Director of Pre-award Services to Associate Director for Training in Research Administration. She trained and mentored over one hundred research administrators.Cynthia earned her MBA in 2014 which has further strengthened her passion for building and streamlining administrative systems that maximize the user experience and encourage compliance. She is a trusted advisor to research administrators, faculty members, and administration. Her proudest accomplishments are those of the people she has led and mentored throughout her career.Specialties:• Leading organizational and administrative change• Building community to advance the mission• Staff development and empowerment• Acquiring and disseminating technical expertise in rapidly evolving environments