Cynthia C. Kornegay has over 30 years of experience in law, education, nonprofit leadership, and government administration. She received her JD from the University of Tennessee College of Law and BA from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her career includes positions as an attorney, judge, teacher, and executive director of various nonprofit organizations. She has received several honors for her professional accomplishments and community involvement.

1. Cynthia C. Kornegay
cinkornegay@gmail.com
303-909-8357
Education
Graduate: University of Tennessee, College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1990
Undergraduate: University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, 1980
Professional Experience
Grant Writer
August 2016 to present
Executive Director
My Sister’s House, Inc. and
The Nash Edgecombe Family Justice Center
Rocky Mount, NC
May 2015 to August 2016
Childcare Director
Harrison Family YMCA
Rocky Mount, NC
March 2014 to May 2015
Teacher and Program Director
John Avery Boys and Girls Club
Durham, NC
April 2012 to August 2012
Executive Director and General Counsel
Omni Visions, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina
February 2009 to June 2011
Regional Administrator

2. Tennessee Department of Children’s Services
Knox County, Tennessee
April 2007 to January 2009
Attorney and Partner
Sobieski, Messer, and Chapman
February 2006 to December 2006
Judge / Referee
Knox County Juvenile Court
Knox County, Tennessee
July 1998 to February 2006
Justice System Administrator
Office of the County Executive
Knox County, Tennessee
December 1995 to June 1998
Assistant District Attorney
Coordinator General Sessions Court
Knox County District Attorney General’s Office
September 1993 to November 1995
Attorney/Coordinator
Knoxville Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Volunteer Legal Assistance Program
June 1991 to August 1993
Advisor
University of Tennessee, College of Communications
1990 to 1991
Student Attorney
Graduate Assistantship
University of Tennessee, Office of Dean of Students
1988 to 1990
Travel Consultant
Tallahassee Travel and Tours, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida
1985 to 1987
Substitute Teacher

3. Florida, Louisiana and South Carolina
1983 to 1984
Classroom Teacher
Grades 6, 7, and 8
Washoe County School District
Reno, Nevada
1980 to 1982
Volunteer Experience
Teacher and Mediation Supervisor
Campbell Law School and Wake County Schools
Mediation Project
2012 to present
Mediation volunteer
Nash Rocky Mount School System
December 2013 to present
Visitation Supervisor
North Carolina Maximum Security Prison for Women
Raleigh, North Carolina
MATCH Program
2011 to 2013
Pet Therapy Team
4 year old Labrador-partner visits at the Y Reading Program, schools, hospitals
2012 to present
Honors
2007 Tanasi Council Girl Scout Women of Achievement Award
2005 Law & Liberty Award, Knoxville Bar Association
2003 YWCA Tribute to Women – Business & Government
2001 President’s Award, Knoxville Bar Association
1995 YWCA Award: Leader Against Violence
Dean’s List, University of Tennessee, College of Law
Dean’s List, Montana State University
Affiliations & Activities

4. Member, Knoxville Bar Association
Board of Governors, 2001 and 2007 – 2009
Member, Blue Ridge Institute for Southern Community Executives
Member, Girl Scouts, Tanasi Council Board of Directors
Member, St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church
Daughters of the King
Sunday School Teacher 2003-2006
Elected to Vestry 2004-2006
Member, The University Associates, 2001-2004
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Member, Leadership Knoxville, Class of 1998
Board of Directors 2004-2006
Member, Community Coalition on Family Violence
Co-chair, 1997
Member, Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Member, East Tennessee Lawyers’ Association for Women
President, 1994
Member, Knox County Community Service Agency Board
1997-1999
Personal
DOB: August 8, 1959
Husband: Lem Kornegay III
Daughter and Son-in-law: Abby & MacKenzie Hardt
Son and Daughter-in-law: Christoffer & Niki Lehnherr
Step-son: Lem Kornegay IV
Step-daughter: Abigail Kornegay
Baseball, walking, reading