1. Lardner, Cynthia Curriculum Vitae
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CYNTHIA MARIE-MARTINOVICH LARDNER, J.D., M.A.
cynthiamlardner@gmail.com
SYNOPSIS
I am a thought leader.
On my social media platform, over the last year and a half, employing the professional skills
developed over a lifespan, I have built and led a global team. Together, we have collectively
influenced conscious global thought and action on a full range of issues presently challenging
national and global security and stability:
• Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
• Peacekeeping Operations
• Geopolitics
• Foreign Policy
• Economic Stability
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• Climate Change
• Humanitarian Crises and Social Justice
• NGOs and Nonprofit Organizations
• Educational Leadership
• Ethical Leadership
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
My philosophy is that in order to effectuate change at the local, state, national and global levels, all
sectors must be supported by the infrastructure necessary to take action; mere information is not a
catalyst of change. Possessing a mastery of how to engage others, through all modes of
communications, so information results in change, I have actively cultivated positive working
relationships with individuals, NGOs, government entities and the military. Like a general, I
believe in getting the job done by leading from the rear, in allowing others to shine, and in never
seeking applause. I believe there is always room for improvement.

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EDUCATION
2008 M.A., Cum Laude, Counseling, Wayne State University
Detroit Michigan
(My master’s degree was earned over a six-year period during which time I single-handedly
raised my four children.
My Master’s Thesis was on working with gifted student populations.)
1984 J.D., Magna Cum Laude, University of Detroit Mercy Law
Detroit Michigan
1981 B.A., Journalism, Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
(concentrations in economics, pyschology and women’s studies)
Additoinal Training:
1994 The Hartford Graduate Center (Intensive executive management seminar on how to lead
change within an existing corporate culture).
1994 Managing Professional Growth (MPG) (This seminar is "a process that incorporates
exclusive feedback, analysis, planning and dialogue tools for enthusiastically delivering on personal
and organizational goal, research of learning styles and temperament.").
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
2015-Present Tuck Magazine
Monthly columnist on foreign policy and other issues of global significance, as found on the www
at http://tuckmagazine.com/.
2015-Present E – The Magazine for Today’s Executive Female Executive
Monthly Columnist (National and International Issues), as found on the www at http://female-
exec.com/e-magazine-female-executive-new.html
2013-2015 One Ohana
Philanthropic endeavors.
In less than two years, with an IPhone and a five year old laptop, I built a social media platform,
including three blogs, three Twitter accounts, three Facebook pages, Google Plus and LinkedIn,
followed by over 40,000 individuals, NGOs, businesses, government entities, media sources and the
military. Individuals have been connected with those groups most closely aligned with personal
interests.
Partnerships and Coalitions: I have built relationships with government entities, peacekeeping
groups, NGOs and charities. The interests involved include:

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A. Individuals: Partnerships and coalitions exist between the many individuals
engaged in counterterrorism and humanitarian efforts.
A. Ethical leadership: the Obama Administration, the United States Department of
Interior, the Carter Center, The Elders, the United Nations, the UNSC, the UNHCR,
UNICEF, the UNDP, the UNEP, UNESCO, the World Food Programme, the Kofi Annan
Foundation, The Ocean Elders, Peace Jam, the Malala Fund, the Pontiff, Toastmasters,
Rotary International
B. National and international programs: The United Nations Sustainable
Development Global Goals, Witness.org, the Corruption Perception Index,The Archbishop
Desmond Tutu's Forgiveness Challenge; Care.org, Water.org, Charity Water, the
Wheelchair Foundation, Autism Speaks, Habitat for Humanity, The Susan J. Komen 3 Day
Race for the Cure, No Bride Child, Hokulea, Child Fund, Peace Jam, Meals on Wheels,
Harleys for Heroes, No Kid Hungry, Billion Acts of Kindness, Oceana, Super Soul Sunday,
Salvation Army, St. Jude Children’s Hospital
C. Local charities and programs: Leader Dogs for the Blind, Gilda’s Club, Common
Ground, the North American International Auto Show, Gleaners Food Bank, Capuchin Soup
Kitchen,The Greening of Detroit, the Ford Foundation, the Humane Society, The Roeper
School, the Cranbrook Educational Community
Activism: Using positive media, I have used my vast social media platform to disseminate
information on a range of related issues and, to the extent permitted, action.
Subject matter:
• Humanitarian crises: the necessity for sustainable infrastructures; statelessness; clean
water; poverty; vaccinations; refugee aid and assistance; domestic violence; child abuse;
child soldiers; human trafficking; child brides; gender inequality; war crimes; human rights
violations
• Societal issues: reduction of the stigma associated with mental illness; alcoholism; LBGT;
suicide; accees to justice; uniform police protocols; access to justice; freedom of the press
• Military support: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; the Veterans Administration; disability
awareness, and the Red Cross
• Global economic stability: deglobalization; equal access to financing; the continued
stability of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank; integration of the BRICS;
and the World Economic Forum
• Climate change: underwater munitions; man-made causative factors and sustainability;
acid rain; regulation and reduction of nuclear power, fossil fuel, fracking, Arctic drilling,
pesticides and plastics; increased renewable energy sources, bio-fuels, solar power,
biodegradable materials, higher seed quality and organic farming; ocean conservation, over-
fishing; whaling; drag-netting; deep sea regulation; coral reef and rain forest
preservervation; endangered and invasive species

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• Education: equal access, technology, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia,
No Child Left Behind
• Tolerance building: increasing cultural, ethnic and religious awareness
• Principles of peacekeeping and leadership
Papers:
 Lardner, Cynthia, "Inside the Mind of Vladimir Putin", May 2016, as found on the www at
http://tuckmagazine.com/2016/05/12/inside-mind-vladimir-putin/;
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inside-mind-vladimir-putin-cynthia-lardner;
http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2016/04/inside-mind-of-vladimir-putin.html; and
https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2016/04/14/inside-the-mind-of-vladimir-putin/.
 Lardner, Cynthia, “Underwater Munitions May 26th Forum in The Hague”, May 12, 2016,
as found on the www at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/underwater-munitions-may-26th-
forum-hague-cynthia-lardner?trk=prof-post.
 Lardner, Cynthia, "Allotment Gardens: A Lesson in Sustainable Urban Renewal", May 7,
2016, as found on the www at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/allotment-gardens-lesson-
urban-renewal-cynthia-lardner; http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2016/05/allotment-gardens-
lesson-in-sustainable.html; and
https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2016/05/07/allotment-gardens-a-lesson-in-
sustainable-urban-renewal/.
 Lardner, Cynthia, “A Royal Inauguration of the International Criminal Court's New
Headquarters”, April 19, 2016, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/royal-inauguration-international-criminal-courts-new-
cynthia-lardner?trk=prof-post; and https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/.
 Lardner, Cynthia, “Act of Humanity”, April 2016, as found on the www at
https://issuu.com/nafelosangeles/docs/e_magazine_april_2016_issue_1_?e=10919910/3507
0777&fbPageId=719225328115746.
 Lardner, Cynthia, “A Woman of Conviction”, March 2016, as found on the www at
https://issuu.com/nafelosangeles/docs/e_magazine_march_2016_issue_working?e=109199
10/34303037&fbPageId=719225328115746,
and reprinted on the www at http://www.because.net/a-woman-of-conviction/.
 Lardner, Cynthia, "Cold War: The Chill is On", March 15, 2016, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cold-war-chill-cynthia-lardner;
https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2016/03/15/cold-war-the-chill-is-on/; and
http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2016/03/cold-war-chill-is-on.html.
 Lardner, Cynthia, “Operation Return Seeks the Public's Assistance in Apprehending Nine
UK Fugitives”, March 8, 2016, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/operation-return-seeks-publics-assistance-nine-uk-cynthia-
lardner?trk=prof-post.
 Lardner, Cynthia, "As Tensions Mount: Türkiye", February 28, 2016, as found on the www
at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tensions-mount-t%C3%BCrkiye-cynthia-lardner.
 Lardner, Cynthia, "The Endemic Tragedy of Child Marriages", January 8, 2016, as found
on the www at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/endemic-tragedy-child-marriages-cynthia-
lardner; http://cml.gamesofthrones.us/2016/01/the-endemic-tragedy-of-child-

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marriages.html; http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-endemic-tragedy-of-child-
marriages.html; and https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2016/01/08/the-endemic-
tragedy-of-child-marriages/.
 Lardner, Cynthia, “Let’s Talk Türkiye”, December 5, 2015, as found on the www at
https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/lets-talk-turkiye/;
http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/12/lets-talk-turkiye.html; and
"Let’s Talk Türkiye" on @LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lets-talk-
t%C3%BCrkiye-cynthia-lardner.
 Lardner, Cynthia, "Yesterday's News: The Right, Wrong and Thinly Veiled ". November
17, 2015, as found on the www at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/yesterdays-news-right-
wrong-thinly-veiled-cynthia-lardner; http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/11/yesterdays-
news-right-wrong-and-thinly.html; and
https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2015/11/17/yesterdays-news-the-right-wrong-and-
thinly-veiled/.
 Lardner, Cynthia, "Reading Between the Lines of the “Cameron Letter”: Musical
Diplomatic Chairs", November 16, 2015, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/reading-between-lines-cameron-letter-musical-chairs-
cynthia-lardner; https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2015/11/17/reading-between-the-
lines-of-the-cameron-letter-musical-diplomatic-chairs/; and
http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/11/reading-between-lines-of-cameron-letter.html.
 Lardner, Cynthia, “Closing Borders: A Crime Against Humanity, November 2, 2015, as
found on the www at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/closing-borders-crime-against-
humanity-cynthia-lardner; http://cml.gamesofthrones.us/2015/11/closed-borders-crime-
against-humanity.html; https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2015/11/05/closing-
borders-a-crime-against-humanity/; http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/11/closing-
borders-crime-against-humanity.html.
 "Education: Choose Wisely", October 11, 2015, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/education-choose-wisely-cynthia-lardner;
http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/10/education-choose-wisely.html; and
https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/education-choose-wisely/.
 "The Netherlands: A Leader in Sustainable Infrastructure”, October 3, 2015, as found on
the www at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/netherlands-leader-sustainable-infrastructure-
cynthia-lardner; http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-netherlands-leader-in-
sustainable.html; and http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-netherlands-leader-in-
sustainable.html.
 "The Case for a Syrian Coalition Government", September 28, 2015, as found on the www
at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-syrian-coalition-government-cynthia-lardner;
http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-case-for-syrian-coalition-government.html; and
https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/the-case-for-a-syrian-coalition-
government/.
 "Universal Design for Learning: Access for All", September 10, 2015, as found on the
www at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/universal-design-learning-access-all-cynthia-
lardner-deverouxcleary; and http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/09/universal-design-for-
learning-access.html.
 "Artificial Intelligence: Real, Surreal and Scary", August 2, 2015, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/artificial-intelligence-real-surreal-scary-lardner-
deverouxcleary; http://seo4media.blogspot.com/2015/08/artificial-intelligence-real-

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surreal.html; and https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/artificial-intelligence-real-surreal-
and-scary/.
 “Freedom of Flight: Kindness Benefiting Our Youth, July 29, 2015, as found on the www
at http://seo4media.blogspot.com/2015/07/freedom-of-flight-kindness-benefits-our.html;
and https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/freedom-flight-kindness-benefiting-our-youth-lardner-
deverouxcleary.
 "Twitter-Quette", July 24, 2015, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/twitter-quette-cynthia-lardner-deverouxcleary.
 "One Nation Under God: Divided", July 18, 2015, as found on the www
at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-nation-under-god-divided-cynthia-lardner-
deverouxcleary; https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/one-nation-under-god-divided/;
and http://cmlardner.blogspot.com/2015/07/one-nation-under-god-divided.html.
 "“I ask for peace … ℙeace, above all”", July 12, 2015, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-ask-peace-ℙeace-above-all-cynthia-lardner-
deverouxcleary.
 “Killer Compassion”, July 5, 2015, as found on the www at
https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/2015/07/05/killer-compassion/; and
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/killer-compassion-cynthia-lardner-deverouxcleary.
 “Rethinking Ferguson”, June 28, 2015 as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rethinking-ferguson-cynthia-lardner-deverouxcleary.
 “Forgiveness: The Path to Peace”, June 10, 2015, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/forgiveness-path-peace-cynthia-lardner-deverouxcleary.
 Kindness is Magic”, June 14, 2015, as found on the www at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/kindness-magic-cynthia-lardner-deverouxcleary.
 “Geopolitical Meltdown”, Game of Thrones Meets House of Cards, April 9, 2015, as found
on the www at https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com; and at
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/game-thrones-meets-house-cards-geopoliticalmeltdown-
cynthia?trk=mp-reader-card.
 “Corporatized Terrorism”, (“ISIS Gone Corporate”), Game of Thrones, January 17, 2014,
as found on the www at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/isis-gone-corporate-cynthia-
lardner-deverouxcleary-1, https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com; and
http://cynthialardner.blogspot.com/2015/01/isis.html?m=1.
Between September 2014 and June 23, 2015, my primary blog, as found on the www at
http:/cynthialardner.blogspot.com/ received 7,104 views, with primary readership broken down by
country as follows:
United States 5,869
Ukraine 516
Russia 214
France 119
Canada 66
Japan 38
Germany 34

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India 34
Australia 31
United Kingdom 29
Netherlands 25
Greece 17
A newer blog, as of June 24, 2015, as found on the www at https://cynthiamlardner.wordpress.com/,
has been accessed 482 times by viewers from over 20 countries.
2008-2013 Counseling Practice
(focus on psychological issues related to the educational process; worked with families; advocacy;
administrative hearings; presented at the local, state and national levels on issues attendant to
educational leadership)
1994-2011 and 1986-1989 Law Practice
(labor, commerical, banking, construction law; represented nationally chartered banks, a labor union,
mid-sized corporations and individuals in state and federal court)
1989-1994 Chase Morgan f/k/a NBD, N.A.
Legal Department, Assistant Vice President (construction and commercial litigation; commercial loan
work-outs/turnarounds managing a portfolio in excess of $42 million; developed standardized
procedures and documentation; conceptualized and implemented a risk management program for
commercial lenders)
1985-1990 University of Detroit Mercy Law
Instructor (consulted with administration to improve the legal writing program by retaining a
sugggested third-party provider to conduct in-service program for the other instructors)
1984-1986 Pepper Hamilton
Staff Attorney (labor, commercial and banking law for an international law firm)
1984-1986 Ford Motor Company, Office of the General Counsel
Law Clerk (labor law)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL, ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEER HISTORY
2016-Present International Dialogue on the Removal of Underwater Munitions, Volunteer, Public
Relations.
2016-Present Nieuspoort, The Hague (membership in process)
2015-Present American Women’s Club of The Hague
2015-Present FAWCO (consultative NGO to the United Nations on human rights issues unique to
women)

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2015-Present Greening of Detroit, Volunteer, Social Media
2010-2014 Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted, State Liaison Officer, as found on the
www at http://sengifted.org/
2010-2012 Troy Public Schools, Substitute Teacher (K-12)
2009 to 2013 Association of Michigan School Counselors Advisory Board, Gifted Liaison
2007 Fo Guang Shan, Fellowship (humanism, Chinese culture and language)
2007-2013 National Association of Gifted Children, Counseling and Guidance Division
(Evaluated the propriety of speaker for the annual conference)
2010-2012 Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusivity, Religious Leaders Advisory
Council
2008-2010 Positive Diversity, Volunteer Consultant (tolerance building program)
2007-2010 Wayne State University, College of Education, Counseling Department (guest
speaker for Detroit Public School conselor in-service training)
2009-2010 Gilda’s Club, Counselor Volunteer (taught guided imagery to cancer patients and
their caregivers)
2003-2009 Michigan Alliance for Gifted Education, Board Member (NAGC state affiliate which
promotes gifted education in the State of Michigan)
2007-2008 Common Ground, Residential Youth Crisis Center, Counseling Internship/Volunteer
(direct service provider to at-risk youth, aged 10-17; drafting legal documentation; first responder to
emotional and legal crisis calls; built relationships the greater community resulting in non-cash and
in-kind donations)
1996-2006 The Roeper School, Co-Chair Acquisitions, Annual Action (corroborated with
administration and committee members clarifying and enhancing the primary fundraiser; cultivated
relationships with the greater community)
1992-2004 Michigan Bar Journal Advisory Board, Board Member (high gloss professional
journal circulated monthly to over 37,000 readers; responsible for the substantive content of nine
themed issues, including commercial, contract and construction law, the Uniform Commercial
Code, and legal psychology; corroborated with other board members and stakeholders on the best
practices to educate attorneys, the judiciary and the public using all modes of communication;
1995-2002 Turning Point (Multiple roles at a residential shelter for abused women and children)
1986-1988 Walsh College of Business, Instructor (graduate level business law)
OTHER PUBLICATIONS

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Lardner, Cynthia and Hannon, Linda, “Universal Design for Learning”, July 2010, 2E Newsletter,
as found on the www at http://www.2enewsletter.com/subscribers_only/arch_Lardner_UDL_11-
10.htm and http://www.2enewsletter.com/subscribers_only/arch_Lardner_UDL_Case_Study_11-
10.htm
“Counseling Multiple Exceptionality Learners”, 2010, pg. 94-95, 2E Gifted Learners with
Challenges and Disabilities, State of Idaho Department of Education, as found on the www at
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-
8&rlz=1T4GGLL_enUS326US327&q=2e+manual+idaho
“IB or Not IB”, 2008, Images, as found on the World Wide Web at
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/ib_or_not_ib.htm
“School Counselors Light-Up the Intra- and Inter-Personal Worlds of Our Gifted”, 2005, Hoagies
Gifted Education, as found on the World Wide Web at
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/light_up_the_world.html
Michigan Bar Journal (representative sampling):
“From Counselor to Counselor”, March 2004, as found on the www at
http://www.michbar.org/journal/pdf/pdf4article683.pdf.
“What You Didn’t Say Speaks Volumes”, Vol. 37, No. 10, October 2002, as found on the
www at http://www.michbar.org/journal/pdf/pdf4article497.pdf.
“The Art of Commercial Loan Workouts - A Point-Counterpoint Analysis”, Vol. 72, No. 7,
July 1993 (co-authored)
“Two, Three, Now Its Six, Architects and Engineers Are In A Fix”, October 1992
The Hon. George Caram Steeh, III, Starts Work in the U.S. District Court in Ann Arbor,
1998
“Claim and Delivery,” Michigan Cause of Action Formbook, Institute of Continuing Legal
Education, 1996-2002 (authored the claim and delivery chapter; the manual was the recipient of a
State Bar of Michigan’s Clarity Award)
“Workouts As An Art Form: The Importance of Documentation”, August 1992, Turnarounds and
Workouts Survey (co-authored)
“Coverture - Does It Have Any Vitality Left?”, Vol. 65:3, April 1998, University of Detroit Law
Review (co-authored)
PRESENTATIONS
3/2010 and 10/2011 “Universal Desgn for Learning: Master Teachers, Master Learners,”
Effective School Improvement Practices, North Central Accreditation and the Michigan Department

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of Education, Spring Improvement Conference. Co-presented with Linda Hannon, Special
Education Director, Troy Public Schools
3/2010 “Journey of the Self”, Michigan Educational Association (utilizing the Universal
Design for Learning and principles underscoring organizational change, instructed non-teacher
personnel on improving workplace performance by understanding inter- and intra-personnel
dynamics)
3/2010 “Gifted and ADHD,” CHADD, Oakland County Chapter
11/2009 “Understanding Gifted Student Populations - Building Conduits Between the K-12
Experience and Beyond,” November 2009, University of Michigan, Michigan Pre-College and
Youth Outreach Conference
11/2009 “Journey of the Self – Signs on the Mile Marker Path” and “The Unifying Force of
One” (team-building and globalization), National Association of Gifted Children, Annual
Convention
9/2009 Unlocking the Door to Effective Education, Detroit Public Schools, Counselor In-
Service, Wayne State University
4/2009 Unlocking the Door to Affective Education, Association of Michigan School
Counselors and Michigan Counseling Association, Annual Conference
4/2008 Accessing the Legal System, Community Mental Health Conference, CEU program,
Service providers and recipients in the metro-Detroit area
9/1994 Understanding the Finance Process and Documentation, Institute for Continuing
Legal Education (developed content and presented)
REVIEWS
Ken Danieli, Insightful Strategist. Trusted Advisor. Kellogg MBA. PepsiCo, Microsoft, Motorola,
Vans. 914.510.9100
Cynthia has proven to be a great thought leader in the field of Global Policy and Security. I have
found Cynthia to be helpful, positive, insightful, responsive, and collaborative. I would highly
recommend working with Cynthia and look forward to working with her again in the future.
Eduardo Meza-Etienne MSc, SSB BART Group, Senior Account Manager, Washington, D.C.
In the time I have known Cindi off and social media, she has demonstrated an uncanny intuitiveness
in addressing contemporary and often times sensitive global issues in a multiplicity of forums. I
have observed her evolving into a well-respected individual whose message is one of tolerance,
peace and kindness. That message is evocatively communicated in multiple languages to a global
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Steve Krohn, Director and Owner, Icona Marketing, Dallas, Texas
It is a pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Cindi Lardner. Cindi is one of the most
professional colleagues that I deal with. Her credentials are unquestionably solid and her attention
to detail is almost legendary.
I'd like to focus on some to the positive traits of Cindi herself. Words that come to mind when I
think of Cindi are passionate, patient, compassionate, understanding, focused, deliberate,
professional and accomplished. I have no doubt then when you ask Cindi to get a project done, it is
going to be done on time and usually better than requested. She understands the needs of the
consumer and her clients very well and therefore can produce work to solve issues in a first class
manner. It's without hesitation that I would refer Cindi to anyone that is looking for someone with
her skill sets.
Chae H. Bae, Professional Mortgage Source LLC - Managing Member
Cindi Lardner is one of the most creative and educated person I've ever met. Her credentials don’t
do her justice.
Even though her credentials stand on their own and are some of the most impressive I’ve ever seen,
they only scratch the surface of what she brings to the table.
Her talents are in so many areas that I find it difficult for me to recommend her for any single area
of business. I don’t want to sound disingenuous by saying she a jack of all trades and master of all,
but that is the case. Anything she puts her mind to, she becomes an expert. She is an expert in social
media promotions and can generate extraordinary level of engagements compared to her
counterparts in the industry. If you need social media promotion, Cindi Lardner is the go to person.
Cindi’s ability to create a buzz in social media is uncanny.
Her level of compassion and dedication to what she does makes her stand out above most. I would
recommend her for so many different areas of business.
It is an honor for me to recommend her for all areas of business.
William Price King, France-based American jazz.
I have been active on Internet with regards to the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. One of my
videos has been donated to the Organization of this campaign to incite people and particularly other
artists to get involved. I had the pleasure of meeting Cynthia Lardner on Internet as she, too, was
doing her share of boosting the campaign to bring these girls back to their homes.
I noted how fervent Cynthia was in her motivation, her sincerity, honesty, and strength. We started
communicating and I found in her a real friendship which I cherish. Her desire to do her share in
making the world a better place for everyone and her positive attitudes and love for humanity
touched me profoundly.
With her relentless motivation and interest in helping people around the globe, in striving to make
their lives better, and to enhance awareness of their situations, Cynthia would bring a wealth of
knowledge and skills to the UNHCR. I know she would be an excellent fit for your organization.
Cynthia is an intelligent, capable, dedicated, and personable lady. She is always quick on her feet,
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handling any situation with thoughtfulness and maturity. Cynthia Lardner would be a tremendous
asset to the UNHCR and I recommend her to you without reservation.
David Kuglemas, Sales Executive at Adorn Fashions Inc.
Cynthia is the embodiment of compassion and kindness. She sheds a light wherever she goes. A
truly wonderful person.
Drs Brock & Fernette Eide, Co-Founders at Dyslexic Advantage, a 501c3 Non-Profit
We have known Cindi for her advocacy and eloquent writing on behalf of twice exceptional and
gifted children. She has been also been a liaison for SENG, Supporting the Emotional Needs of
Gifted Children, an important educational and charitable organization.
Diane Paull, former colleague, now Managing Partner at Simpson & Paull, PL
“Ms. Lardner is one of the smartest people with whom I worked. She is very detail oriented, picks
up on ideas that others overlook and is timely and responsive. She is a pleasure to work with,
friendly and professional. I highly recommend Cindi.”

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Hugh (Buck) Davis, Principal at Constitutional Litigation Associates, PC
Cindi is smart, fair, honest, industrious, empathetic, widely read, open-minded, pleasant, giving,
easy to work with. She would make a great associate, co-counsel or counselor. She is a good
researcher and writer. I highly recommend her.
Steve Spreitzer, President and CEO, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion.
Several years ago, when convening an interfaith leader advisory committee for the Michigan
Roundtable, Cindi accepted our invitation, serving as a representative for the broader, metropolitan
Buddhist community. Since that time, Cindi has assisted us with a range of requests, extending
beyond our initial request. I have come to appreciate Cindi's depth of concern for the social welfare
of the community, her passion for honoring difference and her most positive outlook.
Emery Pence, Alumni Director at The Roeper School
Cindi is extremely well-versed in issues of giftedness and is a passionate advocate for gifted kids.
She is a fabulous resource for all interested in child development and education.
Frederick M. Baker, Jr., Chairperson, Publications & Website Advisory Committee
“Eleven Years of Service”
When Cynthia Martinovich Lardner joined what was then called the Bar Journal Advisory Board in
the spring of 1992, she became one of only eight members who are still serving on what is now
called the Publications and Website Advisory Committee.
Since then, she has given birth to three of her four children and nine theme issues of the Bar
Journal, on subjects ranging from commercial law, the UCC, contract law, consumer law, and
district court practice—all areas in which her practice background equipped her to serve as a
knowledgeable editor—to children and the law, psychology and the law, and, with this, her last
theme issue, alternative careers for lawyers.
The themes she has edited recently reflect her evolution from in-house counsel for a large banking
corporation, to private (home office) practitioner and busy mother, to one who has chosen to emerge
from her attorney chrysalis, leaving behind the practice of law altogether, but not the transferable
advocacy and counseling skills she acquired as a lawyer and now will put to use in her new
profession as a psychologist specializing in working with the gifted.
We will miss Cindy’s contributions to the committee’s work, for which we thank her, but we wish
her joy, satisfaction, success, and beautiful ‘‘wings’’ in her new chosen profession.
Baker, Frederick, Michigan Bar Journal, July 2004, as found on the www at
http://www.michbar.org/journal/pdf/pdf4article228.pdf/)
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