Cynthia is an artist currently working out of Buffalo, NY and she holds a B.F.A. in Sculpture. As a mixed-media artist, one of her main media is performance. She has over a decade of experience in the practicing art of hoop dance, fire dancing, as well as being brought up with a foundation education in traditional dance styles such as; tap, jazz, and ballet. Cynthia has performed at many private events, and curates her own performances to encourage the art of storytelling through movement. She is currently enrolled to complete her MSW, and her goal is to combine the benefits of mental health work with her knowledge of the arts. Her research in critical stress management,