Cynthia is the executive director of Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHOP) which operates a residential homeless shelter, a residential program for homeless veterans, permanent housing for survivors of domestic violence and homeless veterans, and Fred’s Pantry, a choice food pantry, in partnership with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Cynthia and her spouse, Carla Rae Johnson, have been proud members of the Peekskill community since 1992 and live in the Fort Hill neighborhood.