Cindy Silva, Charlie Abrams and Bob Brittain, Library Foundation Event, January 2006.

About Cindy

I am a native Californian, born and raised in Santa Cruz. My parents were active members of the community. As long-time local business owners and school and community volunteers, they instilled in me the importance of giving back to the community at an early age.

I am a long-time Walnut Creek resident and have been an active member of the community as an independent business owner and a volunteer. My husband Tom and I have been married for 22 years. We have one daughter, Katie, who is a 2005 Las Lomas graduate and a college sophomore.

Education

I was fortunate to attend the University of Southern California on a full academic and financial-need scholarship. I graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Journalism. I also completed masters work in Communications Management at the Annenberg School of Communications at USC.

Business Experience

I have 30 years of business experience in marketing and communications in industries as diverse as telecommunications, biotech, and the non-profit sector. Since 1980, I have owned my own consulting business -- originally Eisley Communications, Inc., now Eisley Silva Communications. My current clients include Hill Physicians Medical Group, the largest network of independent physicians in northern California, and the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.

Community Involvement

I love Walnut Creek and believe there is no better way to serve our community than by giving back my time and energy. I have been an active community volunteer in Walnut Creek for many years — working with our schools, on youth sports programs, with our local education foundations, on improving our local libraries, and most recently, as a member of the Planning Commission. A list of some of my community activities and leadership responsibilities appears on the right side of this Web page.

Proven Track Record of
Leadership & Commitment
to the Community

Community

Planning Commissioner

Graduate, Citizens Institute

Walnut Festival Service Club Food Booth Chair

Rossmoor Liaison, Acalanes High School District School Funding Measure

Siofok Sister City Soccer Team Visit Committee

Education and Schools

Las Lomas PTSA, President

California State PTA Continuing Service Award Recipient

Acalanes Union High School District Measure A Oversight Committee

Acalanes Union High School District Revenue Committee

Walnut Creek School District Strategic Planning Committee

Las Lomas Student Carpool Parking Committee

Las Lomas WASC Accreditation Committee

Walnut Creek Education Foundation, Director

Co-chair and committee chair positions to provide our schools with essential local funding

Libraries

One City, One Book Steering Committee

Co-Chair, Yes! A New Walnut Creek Library Committee

Walnut Creek Library Advisory Team

Measure Q Campaign Committee

Walnut Creek Library Foundation, Executive Director

Youth and Recreation Activities

Fountain for Youth Foundation, Scholarship Chair

Walnut Creek Swim Conference, President, Meet Director, Board Member

Mother Advisor, Concord Rainbow Girls

Walnut Creek Soccer Club, Fields Director, Game Scheduler, House Tournament Director, Board Member