About Dr. Cynthia Barnett

Dr. Cynthia Barnett is the Chief ReFIREment Strategist for educators ready to create a purposeful and dynamic next chapter. With decades of experience and certifications including Jack Canfield Certified Trainer, Dream Coach, Coach U, Retirement Options, and Authentic Happiness, Cynthia offers research-based coaching that is practical, personalized, and results-driven.

Her work has earned her the AARP Purpose Prize, Martin Luther King Fulfilling the Dream Award, Woman of Innovation, and Justice Sunday honors. She’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, US News & World Report, and The Norwalk Hour for her innovative approach to helping educators redefine retirement.

Outside of coaching, Cynthia is a wife, mother of three, and grandmother to three. She enjoys gardening, takes walks twice a day, and loves dancing to soca and reggae music. Her favorite way to travel is by cruise. Cynthia also founded Amazing Girls Science, a program dedicated to empowering girls in STEAM through hands-on learning and inspiration. She loves fashion and always has a pair of shoes to coordinate with every outfit. Cynthia cherishes her Caribbean upbringing—and never passes up a plate of curry chicken.