Cindy Craig
About Cindy Craig
Cindy Craig serves as the Director of Culture and Staff Development at Water Mission, bringing over 20 years of experience in leadership and training across various sectors. She has a strong background in project management, training, and human resources, having held significant roles at Awana and Simon Marketing.
Work at Water Mission
Cindy Craig has been serving as the Director of Culture and Staff Development at Water Mission since 2022. In this role, she focuses on fostering a healthy organizational culture and enhancing team performance. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and execution to align staff development initiatives with the organization's mission. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Staff Discipleship Manager at Water Mission from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to staff engagement and development.
Education and Expertise
Cindy Craig studied at DePaul University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the School for New Learning between 1993 and 1996. She also attended Boston College, focusing on Human Development and Business. Craig holds certifications in Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), which enhance her expertise in leadership development and human resources.
Background
Cindy Craig has over 20 years of experience in leading teams and training leaders across both for-profit and non-profit sectors. Her career includes significant roles at Awana®, where she served as Vice President of Human Resources from 2016 to 2020, and as Sr Director of Leadership Development and Children's Ministry from 2015 to 2016. She also held the position of Director of Training and Leadership Development at Awana® for 13 years, from 2002 to 2015.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Cindy Craig has successfully established and rebuilt departments in project management, training and development, and human resources. Her previous experience includes working as a Creative Services Manager at Simon Marketing, Inc. from 1999 to 2001. Craig's strategic planning and execution skills have contributed to her effectiveness in enhancing organizational performance and culture.