Cinthya Flores
About Cinthya Flores
Cinthya Flores is a Digital Organizer at Amazon Watch and the Founder of Utz Threads, with a background in social work and digital marketing. She focuses on corporate accountability and the preservation of ecological systems while advocating for Indigenous rights.
Work at Amazon Watch
Cinthya Flores has served as a Digital Organizer at Amazon Watch since 2021. In this role, she focuses on campaigns that emphasize corporate accountability and the preservation of the Amazon's ecological systems. She collaborates closely with Indigenous and environmental organizations, leveraging her digital organizing skills to coordinate online initiatives and engage supporters.
Experience at Utz Threads
Cinthya Flores founded Utz Threads in 2018, where she has been actively involved for six years. Based in Oakland, California, her work at Utz Threads reflects her commitment to social entrepreneurship and community engagement. The organization is known for its focus on ethical practices and sustainability.
Previous Role at Survival International
Before her current position, Cinthya Flores worked as a Program Associate at Survival International from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she contributed to initiatives aimed at supporting Indigenous rights and promoting awareness of the challenges faced by Indigenous communities globally.
Educational Background
Cinthya Flores has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master's degree in Global Entrepreneurial Management from Fu Jen Catholic University in 2016 and from the University of San Francisco School of Management in the same year. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from San Francisco State University, completed in 2013, and an Associate of Arts in Sociology from Cañada College, achieved in 2010. She also obtained a Digital Marketing Certification from General Assembly in 2020.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Cinthya Flores is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and has experience working with Indigenous communities. Her work includes business development initiatives with Maya Quiché women in Guatemala, as well as coordinating programs with various organizations focused on social justice and environmental issues.