Cynthia Mills

2019 | Foundation Philanthropic Leadership AwardCompany: The Leaders' Haven

Cynthia Mills, FASAE, CAE, CMC, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Leaders’ Haven, received the 2019 BOMA Georgia Foundation Philanthropic Leadership Award.

“Cynthia Mills has not only been a foundation donor but also had made a contribution to nearly every silent auction hosted by the foundation,” said an individual who nominated Cynthia for the award. “She also donated her services to facilitate educational programs at both the 2017 and 2019 BOMA Southern Region Conference, ensuring that participants had a high-quality educational experience with actionable results to implement in their companies. Finally, she also facilitates one of BOMA Georgia’s flagship programs, the CRE Leadership Masters Program, which is supported by foundation scholarships.”

“Cynthia is a dynamic leader who has had a profoundly positive effect on BOMA Georgia in so many ways,” said Gabriel Eckert, FASAE, CAE, BOMA Georgia Chief Executive Officer. “From facilitating our annual strategic planning retreat to leading the association’s biannual leadership program, and her strong support of the BOMA Georgia Foundation, she has made a significant and lasting impact on many people and organizations.”

“Walking beside others is one of the greatest privileges people can give you, as you receive their invitation to accompany them on their journey, and their trust that you will have their best interests at heart,” said Cynthia Mills. “To each person, company, and organization that has extended that privilege to The Leaders’ Haven, please receive our sincere thanks.”

Cynthia founded The Leaders’ Haven as consultancy serving clients as business strategist, board consultant, business and executive coach, succession planning and change management guide, leadership development catalyst, speaker, and facilitator for small privately held and family-owned businesses, corporations, associations, not-for-profits, non-governmental organizations, and faith-based communities, to help leaders and teams go beyond business as usual and continuously transform, so they can fulfill their true calling and exceed the expectations of the people they serve.

Cynthia also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Carolina Associated General Contractors from January 2010 to November 2014. Prior to that, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Care Industry Association from March 1999 to November 2009. She also served as Adjunct Faculty for New England College from 2006 to 2008; as Executive Director of Pilot International from March 1993 to January 1999; and as Assistant Executive Director for the National Association of College Auxiliary Services from July 1990 to March 1993.

Cynthia earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Queens University of Charlotte and a Master of Arts Degree from University of York in England.

Cynthia was named a Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (FASAE) and earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives. She also earned the Certified Master Coach (CMC) designation from the Behavioral Coaching Institute.