Cynthia Cook

Cynthia Cook (Col ’04) was promoted to head of portfolio management for United Educators (UE) insurance. Cook will oversee execution of strategic corporate initiatives, driving key projects, establishing governance and reporting frameworks, and ensuring organizational alignment.

Cook joined UE in November 2013 and most recently served as associate vice president of Risk Management. She was responsible for managing the Risk Management department’s functional operations and working cross-functionally to advance UE goals including providing best-in-class thought leadership to the educational community. Her other work at UE has included directing the Learning Design and Enablement team, serving as chair of the grassroots employee-led Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Alliance, and leading the research that led to the creation of UE’s constituent experience function.

Before joining UE, she worked in the nonprofit sector, with stints at the American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, and National Automobile Dealers Association. Cook earned an MBA from The George Washington University School of Business.