Cynthia Campbell

Cindy Campbell is the Director for International and Philanthropic Affairs within the Office of Policy Development and Research at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She leads a team focused on collaborating with philanthropic and cross-sector partners, both domestically and internationally, to apply best practices, programs, and policies for the benefit of communities and align collective efforts. A retired U.S. Navy officer and qualified Surface Warfare Officer, Cindy was responsible for the safe navigation of ships and served in combat operation centers. Throughout her naval career, she was assigned to various vessels, including a carrier, command ship, oiler, and destroyer. After her Navy service, she became VP for Communications at the Fisher House Foundation and later VP for Operations at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting before transitioning to her current role.