Cynthia Cushing
Discipline: Social Work
About: Cynthia Cushing (She/Her) is currently in her third year of a four-year Master of Social Work Program at the University of Maine. She is also currently affiliated with NASW-Maine as the First Vice President.
For 13 years Cynthia has worked as a case manager for adults with developmental disabilities. During the last two years she has engaged as a Case Management Team Leader, helping those new to the field. She travels the state of Maine and works with many fantastic people.
Cynthia was engaged with the Recovery Opioid Addiction Resources (ROAR) group in Skowhegan, Maine. ROAR is a group which was started by people in recovery who wanted to bust the stigma associated with drug use and recovery. The group is now in its sixth year. The group offers resources, Recovery Coaching (of which she was one, as are many of the group’s members), and a space to enjoy community events together.
Cynthia’s big dream is to start a mentoring business which incorporates mentoring for folks from when they are in utero until they are 30 or so, to give all children the best opportunity for success throughout their lives.
