Cynthia Barton
About Cynthia Barton
Cynthia Barton is a Housing Recovery Lead and Resilience and Response Professional at Hagerty Consulting, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in architecture and extensive experience in disaster recovery, she focuses on enhancing city sustainability and creating resilient urban environments.
Work at Hagerty
Cynthia Barton currently serves as the Housing Recovery Lead and Resilience and Response Professional at Hagerty Consulting. She has held this position since 2020, working remotely from New York, New York. In her role, she focuses on leading initiatives that enhance city sustainability and resilience, particularly in the context of housing recovery. Her expertise in urban environments informs her approach to developing strategies that address both social and environmental challenges.
Previous Experience at Architecture for Humanity
Before joining Hagerty Consulting, Cynthia Barton worked as the Managing Director of the New York Chapter of Architecture for Humanity from 2005 to 2009. During her four years in this role, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving urban design and community resilience. Her experience in this organization laid the groundwork for her ongoing commitment to sustainable architecture and urban planning.
Experience at New York City Emergency Management Department
Cynthia Barton served as the Senior Disaster Housing Recovery Program Manager at the New York City Emergency Management Department from 2009 to 2018. Over her nine-year tenure, she managed housing recovery efforts in response to disasters, focusing on creating sustainable and resilient urban environments. This role enhanced her understanding of disaster response and recovery processes, further informing her current work.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Barton holds an A.B. in English and American Literature from Brown University. She is also pursuing a Master of Architecture (M.Arch I) at Yale University, which she began in 2002. Her educational background in literature and architecture equips her with strong storytelling skills and a comprehensive understanding of urban resilience and policy-making.
Background in Urban Resilience
Cynthia Barton's background in architecture significantly influences her approach to urban resilience and policy-making. Her keen interest in leading complex initiatives aimed at enhancing city sustainability reflects her commitment to developing socially and environmentally resilient urban environments. This focus is evident in her professional roles and ongoing studies.