She graduated from the Faculty of Architecture, University of Toronto (1997). Cindy interned at Quadrangle Architects and at Hariri Pontarini Architects before starting her own practice in 2004. Prior to becoming an architect, she trained and practised as a goldsmith, jeweller and metal artist. She also completed her Honours Bachelor of Science degree, University of Toronto (1984). Cindy is currently an adjunct professor at the Faculty of Communication & Design, Ryerson University.