Cindy was born and raised in San Francisco as a first-generation Salvadoran-American. The influence and history of her family have fueled her passion and dedication to serving the community as the committed entrepreneur and owner of Linguistic Connection Inc., specializing in supporting diverse students in multicultural and multilingual communities as a licensed bilingual speech-language pathologist, holistic educator, consultant, trainer, and coach for educational programs, agencies, families, and individuals since 2003. She brings a genuine commitment to transforming education and health systems and puts her principles into practice through lifelong personal growth and exploration. She can also be found laughing & crying, and connecting through food, music, and nature, alongside her husband, her two adventurous teenagers, and her beloved extended family & friends.