Cynthia Stavinoha
About Cynthia Stavinoha
Cynthia Stavinoha serves as the Benefit Manager for Absence Management at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2021. With over 15 years of experience at CenterPoint Energy in various roles related to benefits management, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of employee benefits and absence management.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Cynthia Stavinoha has held multiple positions at CenterPoint Energy since 2002. She currently serves as the Benefit Manager - Absence Management, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she worked as Benefits Manager - Health and Welfare from 2019 to 2021. Her career at CenterPoint Energy includes roles such as Supervisor Benefits from 2018 to 2019, Senior Benefits Analyst from 2013 to 2017, and Qualified Plan Specialist from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, she began her tenure at the company as a Benefits Specialist from 2002 to 2008. Throughout her time at CenterPoint Energy, she has gained extensive experience in benefits management and employee wellness.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Stavinoha earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in benefits management and absence management. Over her career, she has developed a comprehensive skill set in employee benefits, health and welfare programs, and absence management strategies.
Background
Before her extensive career at CenterPoint Energy, Cynthia Stavinoha worked at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic as a Wellness Center Supervisor from 1996 to 1999. This role contributed to her knowledge in health and wellness, which she has applied throughout her career in benefits management. Her experience spans over two decades in the benefits field, primarily in Houston, Texas.
Career Progression
Cynthia Stavinoha's career progression at CenterPoint Energy reflects her growth in the field of benefits management. Starting as a Benefits Specialist in 2002, she advanced to various roles, including Wellness Center Supervisor, Qualified Plan Specialist, and Senior Benefits Analyst. Her leadership capabilities were recognized when she became Supervisor Benefits and later, Benefits Manager - Health and Welfare. In her current role as Benefit Manager - Absence Management, she continues to oversee critical aspects of employee benefits.