Cynthia Pharr Lee has earned recognition as one of the Southwest's leading communications experts after spearheading the growth of several of Dallas' largest PR agencies (The Richards Group/Pharr Cox Communications and Tracy-Locke Pharr).
 
 Within the PR profession, Cynthia's credits include Academy, as well as selection as a Fellow of the Public Relations Society of America.  Accredited in PR, Cynthia received the Texas STAR award as the most outstanding PR professional in the state.  She also received the Teich Community Service Award from the Dallas Chapter of PRSA for her exemplary work in community leadership.
 
 Cynthia's leadership extends to board service for the public and private companies, as well as non-profits.  She currently serves CEC Entertainment (NYSE) as a member of its Board of Directors.  She is a co-founder of Texas Women Ventures Fund (www.texaswomenventures.com) and Dallas Women Angels.  A former president of Executive Women of Dallas, Cynthia also serves on the Advisory Board of the Southwest Venture Forum (www.swvf.org) and the SMU Cox School of Business Advisory Board.