Minds Matter Houston: Cynthia Suttle as New Executive Director

Cynthia Suttle is the Executive Director for Minds Matter Houston!

Growing up in Detroit, MI, as the daughter of a medical school professor, higher education wasn’t just encouraged, it was a non-negotiable cornerstone of her upbringing. This early foundation instilled in her a deep appreciation for its transformative power, a value that clearly aligns with Minds Matter’s core mission.

Cynthia’s commitment to supporting young people extends back many years. Most recently, while in Los Angeles, she launched a nanny and babysitting business primarily serving working mothers. The distinctive model of her business was to hire college students or recent college graduates, who served not just as caregivers, but as role models for the children they supported. This experience underscored her belief in the importance of mentorship, as these role models provided invaluable guidance and inspiration. Through this venture, she frequently hired first-generation college students, gaining firsthand insight into the unique challenges they navigate—a perspective that is invaluable to our work.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College and an MBA from Columbia Graduate School of Business. Her professional background also includes over a decade at Warner Bros., where she contributed to the success of high-profile brands. Cynthia is currently raising two young boys, a personal endeavor that further grounds her understanding of the importance of educational pathways for the next generation.

Join us in welcoming Cynthia Suttle to the Minds Matter Houston family! For more information, please visit http://mindsmatterhouston.org