Cynthia Doyle, originally from Minnesota, has worked throughout her life to change the social and cultural realities of Greensboro, North Carolina. Doyle first became involved in Greensboro's community life when she joined the board of directors of the United Way. Soon after, Doyle widened her focus to other organizations, several that she started herself. Doyle has served on the board of the Chamber of Commerce, helped form Leadership Greensboro and Reading Connections, and has been a member of the Rotary Club of Greensboro since 1999. Notably, she highlights her role in creating the Community Foundation to provide monetary support for charitable organizations in Greensboro. Doyle was also instrumental in the creation of the Greensboro Children's Museum. She traces the development of philanthropic ventures and an increase in awareness and support of philanthropy in Greensboro. Doyle simultaneously relates the effects of race relations, poverty, and economic development in Greensboro.
