Background
Allen, Cynthia Lynn was born on August 2, 1956 in Grundy Center, Iowa, United States. Daughter of James Terrill and Pauline Jean (Hanson) Irwin.
Allen, Cynthia Lynn was born on August 2, 1956 in Grundy Center, Iowa, United States. Daughter of James Terrill and Pauline Jean (Hanson) Irwin.
Bachelor of Science in Human Superior vena cava syndrome, Lindenwood College, 1979; Master of Public Administration, U. Missouri, 1996.
Youth assistant, U. Missouri Extension Svc., St. Charles, 1979; program director, American Red Cross, Kansas City, 1981-1983; executive director, American Red Cross, Kansas City, since 1983. New manager faculty American Red Cross, Des Moines, 1996.
Chairman Leadership 2000, Kansas City, since 1987. Board directors Women's Committee of C., Kansas City, 1984-1987. Public support division chair United Way, Kansas City, 1988.
President Agency Executives Council, Kansas City, 1987. Member National Society Fund Raising Executives (certified fund raising executive), Greater Kansas City Council Philanthropy, Rotary, Phi Alpha Alpha.
Married Duane R. Allen, June 26, 1976. Children: Lindsey Morgan, Lauren Terrill.