Cindy Howes

Cynthia Howes is the Vice President of Financial Management & Analysis at NORC at the University of Chicago, bringing over 20 years of experience. She oversees a team of financial analysts, manages project finances, and has deep expertise in large-scale data collection and business proposal development.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an early career as a therapist. This foundation in social sciences informs her analytical work, blending financial oversight with an understanding of complex research environments and human services.

Unique fact: She successfully transitioned her career from being a social worker to a Vice President of Financial Management at a leading research institution.