Dr. Cynthia J. Temesi, Ed. D.

As Cisco's Innovation Advisor in the Digital Impact Office, Dr. Cynthia Temesi spearheads digital transformation initiatives across the U.S. and Canada, leveraging the Country Digital Acceleration and Networking Academy programs. She is dedicated to collaborating with global leaders and their ecosystems to transform digital experiences for communities, fostering technological empowerment and educational equality on a worldwide scale—a commitment that fuels an inclusive future for all. Blending a rich background of 17 years in education, public, and family services with over two decades in technology, Dr. Temesi is uniquely equipped to guide leaders on their digital transformation journey. Her combination of visionary thinking, extensive practical expertise, and a proactive approach has consistently enabled diverse organizations to advance toward realizing their digital aspirations. More about her career: Dr. Temesi’s career began in the field of education where she held positions at State Universities, K-12 Institutions as well non-profit family services. She has been a Classroom Teacher, Elementary Principal, Department of Technology Chair, Adjunct Professor in California, and Ohio. She was appointed to the Child Care Advisory Board of Sunnyvale, CA, where she advised local government officials in matters concerning early childhood care and education. Her commitment to families and young women led her to build and collaborate in a Positive Parenting Lecture Series within Federally Funded Programs for women’s correctional facility, teen mothers, and low-income families, as well as with privately funded family organizations within Leading Bay Area high-tech companies. Her work as Director of Marketing and New Business helped her evangelize a new concept of on-demand childcare for working, active and emergency care needs for families. Dr. Temesi’s last 20+ years have been focused within the technology, communications and collaboration industry holding senior roles in business development, marketing, sales, and integration services. Distinguished and keynote speaking engagements for Dr. Temesi include Brown University, Harvard University, Education Research & Development Institute, American Association of School Administrators, National School Board Association, Cisco’s Education Forum, Cisco’s Women’s Action Network and Mentoring Programs as well as Silicon Valley’s Chapter of The Black Recruiters Network. Temesi holds a Doctoral degree in Education from Akron University, Ohio, with post-graduate work in statistics and master’s degrees in Science and Educational Administration from Miami University, Ohio.