Cynthia Lockrey

Helps leaders, advocates and organizations communicate with clarity, confidence and purpose.

Inspiring audiences to find their voice, strengthen connections, and create meaningful change

Cynthia Lockrey is a former reporter and newspaper editor with 25+ years of experience in public relations, crisis communications and leadership communications. She specializes in turning complex ideas into compelling stories that build trust, inspire action and create meaningful change.
  
An engaging keynote speaker and corporate trainer, Cynthia has worked with organizations across North America and is consistently rated as a top conference speaker for her practical, story-driven presentations. Audiences appreciate her ability to simplify complex communication challenges into strategies they can immediately put into practice.

Drawing on both her professional expertise in communications and lived experience as the mom and sister of autistic individuals, Cynthia brings authenticity, empathy and humour to every presentation. Whether speaking about storytelling, leadership, advocacy or communications, she equips audiences with the tools and confidence to use their voice, strengthen relationships and create lasting impact.

  • A gifted facilitator!


    Her information flows directly from her experiences as a professional, and a parent. This makes her most credible. Community Living Chatham-Kent relied on Cynthia’s expertise in communications as we navigated the pandemic. Her advice was rooted in transparency, and empathy.
    Ron Coristine
    Executive Director Community Living Chatham
    Kent

  • Top speaker delivering engaging content

    Cynthia is a fantastic speaker. She has been speaking for SummersDirect events for 18 years and has been able to do so because she always delivers, comes back with fresh and engaging content and always rates as a top speaker. Cynthia knows her stuff. She delivers her content with real life case studies in a storytelling format with clear takeaways that delegates can walk away with and put into practice in their own work.  Attendees at Cynthia’s sessions always learn something and when you see her name, you know you are getting a quality session.
    Renee Summers
    Founder SummersDirect Conferences

  • Masterful storytelling

    After collaborating with Cynthia for the past three years, I cannot emphasize enough the positive impact she has had on our Emerging Advocate Program. Her authentic approach and effective coaching style empower our advocates to communicate their stories effectively to diverse audiences. Cynthia has mastered the art of storytelling and generously shares her own experiences to illustrate the essential techniques for authentically and powerfully conveying one’s narrative to achieve desired goals. With Cynthia as part of our faculty, our program stands out among others in its field.
    Heather Moran Phillips
    Director Advocacy and Programs, American Migraine Foundation

  • Skilled facilitator with years of practical experience

    Cynthia has worked with our organization delivering workshops and training related to strategic communications. Some of the focus areas she’s supported us with include: crisis communications, campaign development, storytelling and Indigenous relations.
    Darryl McCarron
    Manager of Corporate Marketing Communications, City of Surrey

  • A gifted facilitator!


    Her information flows directly from her experiences as a professional, and a parent. This makes her most credible. Community Living Chatham-Kent relied on Cynthia’s expertise in communications as we navigated the pandemic. Her advice was rooted in transparency, and empathy.
    Ron Coristine
    Executive Director Community Living Chatham
    Kent